Why do Indian students choose to study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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Various reasons are offered by Indian students regarding their choice of the Institute of Technology-Massachusetts and these reasons will be analyzed.
MIT is globally renowned for its academic excellence, innovative research, and collaborative culture. Therefore, besides the reputation, faculty, and research opportunities spying Indian students at MIT, MIT also has a wider programme range from undergraduate to graduate studies, concerning engineering to humanities and social sciences.
The factors that make Indian students select MIT for their education can be summarized as such: excellence in academics, innovative research opportunities,...more
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Though both universities are considered best overall as well as for their Design programs in USA but neither Stanford not MIT are part of Ivy League. Some universities that are part of Ivy League are-
· Columbia University
· University of Pennsylvania
· Yale University
Both are very good but in different areas. MIT is considered a better choice for STEM courses. Princeton University stands out for its UG Liberal Arts courses. MIT has a better global reputation. It ranks above Princeton in the world rankings given by Shiksha and QS World. Princeton ranks above MIT on a national level as part of US News rankings.
Both offer very similar chances of admission. Princeton acceptance rate is 4.6%. MIT's stands at 4.5%.
Tuition cost to pursue BTech at MIT ranges between INR 51 L and INR 53 L. Duration of course may last between 4 to 5 years based on mode of study. Students can expect tuition cost of INR 53 L for specializations such as CSE, Aerospace Engineering, CS, Electrical Engineering, etc. Students can check some popular B.Tech specializations along with tuition cost below:
MIT B.Tech program | Tuition cost |
|---|---|
Computer Science and Engineering | INR 57 L |
Aerospace Engineering | INR 57 L |
Electrical Engineering | INR 57 L |
Chemical Engineering | INR 57 L |
Biological Engineering | INR 57 L |
Students who have completed their 12 can enter MIT only if their academic record is excellent over the year. The MIT acceptance rate is 5%, as per an unofficial source. This shows they are extremely competitive during admission. After completing the 12th with excellent grades, students can apply for UG courses. They must fulfill the basic eligibility and requirements.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 50 graduate courses, including various popular majors such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Management, Science, and more. International students can check the MIT popular majors along with the graduation rates from the table below:
Popular Majors | Graduation rates |
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Computer Science | 26% |
Mechanical Engineering | 8% |
Mathematics | 13% |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5% |
Physics | 5% |
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