In the US state of Massachutes, the University of Technology is one of the most prestigious technical universities in the world. Every year he tops the ratings of the best educational institutions. The mission of MIT is to train specialists in technical and natural sciences who can shape the face of the 21st century. This university is located in the city of Cambridge (Massachusetts).
History of an educational institution
The foundation of today's prestigious university dates back to 1861. This was a kind of response to the rapidly changing needs of society. Based in the state of Masachutes, the University of Technology was a renowned physicist and geologist William Burton Rogers.
He made such a decision, because he was sure that classical universities were not capable of preparing the specialists needed for a changing time. Therefore, a technological educational institution was called upon to become a new type of university, which will be based on the principle of new knowledge. The university combined the humanities and applied sciences, and also focused on practice. Actually, this philosophy was concluded in a motto that sounds like “Mens et Manus” (the exact translation sounds like “Head and Hands”).
Researchers and scientists of the university made a significant contribution to the development of science during the Second World War, actively helping the military. This has strengthened the academic reputation of the university not only in the city of Cambridge (Massachusetts), but also throughout the world. As a matter of fact, it was from this time that the legendary university today began to receive the first serious state support.
The increased academic reputation of the university helped to get financial injections into the development of MIT. The best equipment was installed in the laboratory. The number of employees increased, and the focus on graduate students shifted (previously emphasized on students). It was during this period that the university acquired the title of a major scientific center, which it retains to this day.
University programs
Technical and science specialties are the hallmark of the Massachusetts institute of technology. But the university is still multidisciplinary. In it you can learn:
- architecture
- Social sciencies,
- humanitarian sciences,
- management,
- art.
The faculty of information technology and various applied science programs are especially popular among graduate and undergraduate students. Among those wishing to obtain a master's degree , management programs are also in demand. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management offers a prestigious business education.
Number of students
At the same time, Masachutes (University of Technology) can accept about 11 thousand students. The bulk of this amount (about 4.5 thousand) are undergraduate. By the way, mostly Americans study at the university (foreigners make up only 10%), but there are more foreigners in postgraduate and graduate programs. According to statistics, half of university students are Asians. This feature can be seen in all prestigious American universities, because Asian people are very sensitive to education and prefer only high-quality universities.
As befits a prestigious university with a long history, Masachutes University of Technology boasts many famous graduates, including:
- William Hewlett (co-founder of Hewlett-Packard);
- David Scott and Edwin Aldrin (famous American astronauts);
- John Deutsch (CIA Director);
- Kofi Annan (UN Secretary General).
And many other engineers, scientists, linguists, politicians, businessmen, whose names are known around the world.
University structure
Popular not only in the state of Masachutes, a technological university, distance learning and the hospital of which consists of several areas, has a fairly simple, but very effective, as time has shown, structure. MIT consists of five faculties, each of which is called a school:
- The School of Applied Sciences is one of the oldest faculties, which includes such specialties as "Biology", "Chemistry", "Mechanics", "Aeronautics and Astronautics", "Nuclear Physics" and "Computer Science".
- School of Natural Sciences. Here they study in such fields as physics, mathematics, various earth sciences, biology and chemistry.
- School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Here students learn languages, linguistics, theatrical art, music, political science and economics.
- School of Planning and Architecture. From the name it is easy to conclude that this school is intensively studying architecture, urban planning and urban studies. Also, students in this area study media art.
- School of Management is one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. Here you can get an MBA (Master of Business Administration) diploma.
How to proceed?
It’s very difficult to conquer a technological university in the state of Masachutes. A lot of applicants who want to get a bachelor's or master's degree are thinking about how to enter and get a quota for studying in it. The university refused to provide any quotas based on previous education, origin or place of residence of future students. Perhaps this is precisely the secret to the success of this giant in education.
The selection committee draws attention exclusively to academic achievements. It also takes into account the conformity of the mission candidature and the principles of the university. They will give preference to people who are ready to take the initiative, take responsibility, take risks and work in a team. In this case, they can close their eyes to the certificate or diploma without distinction.
The competition for studying at the university is simply huge. Of the 18 thousand applicants for the first year, only one thousand applicants will be accepted.
Undergraduate studies
Complicated admission to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , the cost of training and a rich curriculum are the factors that scare young applicants. How much will you have to pay for the opportunity to receive a diploma from the most prestigious university in the world?
For 9 months (this is how much classes at the university go) you will have to pay 43 thousand dollars. This cost of training is relevant only for 10% of students, the remaining 90% receive financial assistance.
It covers training in a different volume, which depends mainly on the level of family income. The faculty of information technology, as well as other university schools, pays tuition to its students. And promising students whose family earns less than 75 thousand dollars a year have all the opportunities to study for free.
Education in a magistracy and graduate school
Duration of postgraduate and graduate studies does not coincide with undergraduate studies. Usually it is equal to the calendar year. The cost of 9 months still amounts to 43 thousand dollars, but you will have to pay extra for the summer months. The amount of the surcharge will be 14 thousand dollars.
For an additional fee, the university can provide a hostel in the city of Cambridge (Massachusetts). True, only a third of graduate students and masters will be lucky. The rest will be forced to independently seek housing and pay for it more than about 2 times.
MBA (School of Management)
The cost of training is 63 thousand dollars. A prestigious business school can afford to recruit students without scholarships, but in an effort to get really talented students, MIT Sloan provides an opportunity for almost free training or study at a discount. This can be done thanks to standard scholarships for bachelors, masters and graduate students, as well as paid positions of assistants.
Salary for research work allows students to independently pay for their studies and at the same time develop in the professional field. The university is interested in teaching masters, graduate students and those who receive an MBA degree. And students, in turn, are interested in getting a teaching salary. In this way, the University of Technology at Massachutes is becoming accessible to disadvantaged families.