Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Ranking, cost of attendance, the financial aid policy for international students, tests and deadlines, checked against MIT’s own pages.
Check my chances at MITLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): highlights
MIT is ranked first in the QS World University Rankings 2027, as it has been for more than a decade. It is one of very few US universities that treat international applicants the same as American ones for financial aid, so the sticker price is not what most admitted students pay.
- After HSC: US universities do not set an HSC cut-off. MIT reviews your whole school record, test scores, essays and recommendations together.
- Total cost: USD 92,760 for 2026-27, including tuition of USD 66,720, housing and food.
- Financial aid: Need-blind for international students, full need met.
- Tests: SAT or ACT required.
- Deadlines: Early Action: 1 November. Regular Action: 4 January.
Key facts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Financial aid forms are due by 30 November for Early Action and 15 February for Regular Action.
MIT rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 1 in the world |
Cost of attendance
US universities publish one cost of attendance instead of a fee per course. These are MIT’s figures for 2026-27, and they are close to the amount your I-20 will show.
| Item | Amount a year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | USD 66,720 |
| Student life fee | USD 420 |
| Housing | USD 14,090 |
| Food | USD 8,104 |
| Books and course materials | USD 930 |
| Personal expenses | USD 2,496 |
| Total | USD 92,760 |
The same tuition applies to every undergraduate major. Travel between Bangladesh and the US is extra.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What MIT asks for |
|---|---|
| HSC or A levels | Completion of secondary school. There is no fixed minimum mark; admission is holistic and highly selective |
| Standardised tests | SAT or ACT required |
| School documents | Official transcripts sent by your school, with certified English translations where needed |
| Master’s and PhD Each graduate department runs its own admission, with its own tests, deadlines and funding. Check the department page |
Admission rates at this level are very low for every applicant, so apply to a range of universities.
English language scores
| Test or course | Minimum |
|---|---|
| English proficiency test | Strongly recommended for certain non-native English speakers; taken by 31 January for Regular Action |
MIT: yearly intakes
MIT admits first-year students once a year, for the fall term that starts in August or September. You choose an early or a regular round.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | August or September | 1 November | Decision: mid-December |
| Regular Action | August or September | 4 January | Decision: mid-March |
Financial aid forms are due by 30 November for Early Action and 15 February for Regular Action.
How to apply
- Take the required tests
SAT or ACT required. Book early, because test dates in Bangladesh fill up.
- Submit the application
Application fee: USD 75, with fee waivers available.
- Apply for financial aid at the same time
If you need aid, ask for it in the same application cycle. Need-blind for international students, full need met.
- Receive your I-20
After you accept an offer and show how the first-year cost will be covered, the university issues the I-20 you need for the visa.
- Apply for the F-1 visa
Pay the SEVIS fee, submit the DS-160 at least 7 days before your interview, and attend the interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
Financial aid for international students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Policy
- Need-blind for international students, full need met
- Based on
- Family finances
- Apply
- With your admission application
- US federal aid
- Not available
MIT’s aid is based on financial need, and the aid application is handled separately from the admission decision. MIT is need-blind for international applicants and meets the full demonstrated need of every admitted student.
View on official site ↗International students do not qualify for US federal aid, so university funding matters most.
Living costs at MIT
Housing and food are already part of the cost of attendance above: USD 22,194 for housing and food for 2026-27.
There is no single national figure for the US. You must show funds that cover the first-year cost on your I-20, with balances built up over 6 to 12 months. The F-1 visa costs USD 535 in total: a USD 185 application fee and a USD 350 SEVIS fee.
What one year costs in total
The full first-year cost is USD 92,760 for 2026-27, before any financial aid. Travel and, where needed, health insurance are extra.
Work and careers after MIT
Reputation
- 1 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Need-blind for international students, full need met.
Work while you study
- On-campus jobs for up to 20 hours a week during term on an F-1 visa.
- Off-campus work needs authorisation, such as Curricular Practical Training.
Stay after graduating
- Optional Practical Training gives 12 months of work.
- STEM graduates can extend it by 24 months.
MIT: FAQs
Can I get into MIT with HSC?
You can apply with the HSC. US universities do not publish an HSC cut-off: MIT looks at your full school record, test scores, essays and recommendations. Financial aid forms are due by 30 November for Early Action and 15 February for Regular Action.
How much does MIT cost for international students?
The full cost of attendance for 2026-27 is USD 92,760, which includes tuition of USD 66,720 and USD 22,194 for housing and food.
Does MIT give financial aid to Bangladeshi students?
MIT’s aid is based on financial need, and the aid application is handled separately from the admission decision. MIT is need-blind for international applicants and meets the full demonstrated need of every admitted student.
Do I need the SAT or ACT for MIT?
SAT or ACT required.
When is the MIT deadline?
Early Action: 1 November. Regular Action: 4 January. Classes start in August or September.
How much money do I need to show for the F-1 visa?
Enough to cover the first-year cost on your I-20, which is close to USD 92,760 before any aid. A financial aid award reduces the amount you must show.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- MIT: annual student budget ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- MIT Admissions: deadlines and requirements ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- U.S. Embassy Dhaka: nonimmigrant visas ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.