Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ / Life and culture
What is Battle Code?

The 6.147 (formerly 6.370) Battlecode programming competition is a unique challenge that combines battle strategy, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. Student teams aim to write the best player program for the…
FAQ / Academics and research
What’s happening at the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies?

At the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies MIT, the Army, and industry-partners work together to develop technologies that advance Soldier protection and survivability capabilities. Team members collaborate on basic research to create new materials, devices, processes,…
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory?

The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT focuses the talents of a diverse array of brain scientists on a single mission: unraveling the mechanisms that drive the quintessentially…
FAQ / Life and culture
What does “drinking from a fire hose” mean?

Getting an education from MIT has been likened to taking a drink from a fire hose—the sheer number of opportunities and rigor of our coursework can leave students feeling hosed. So…
FAQ / First-year application
Does MIT offer a foundation year?

MIT does not offer a foundation year program. Students currently enrolled in a foundation year program may apply for first-year admission if their foundation year is not considered the first…
FAQ / Life and culture
What are the Housing/Dorms like?

More than 70% of MIT undergrads live on campus, including all freshman. Housing differs across campus and we want each student to live where they feel best. Detailed descriptions of…
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
Can you recommend some academic competitions?

It’s great that you’re searching for programs to challenge yourself academically. We have info on science olympiads, science fairs, robotics competitions, and maker opportunities on our Enrichment opportunities page.
FAQ / Academics and research
Is study help available?

MIT offers a variety of academic resources to provide support for any student facing a particularly tough academic challenge, from tutoring and study groups to time management tips and testing…
FAQ / Life and culture
What is “Tooling and Studying”?

Studying at MIT is on a different quantum level. Instructors don’t want you merely to reiterate the facts and formulas they’ve just taught you—they want you to understand the concepts…
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I take a summer session?

During the regular Summer Session, MIT offers a limited selection of the subjects available in the academic year, as well as a few subjects designed for special interests and needs…
FAQ / Life and culture
What career services are available?

MIT Career Advising & Professional Development guides all students—current and alumni—as they explore and prepare for careers. Whether you are planning for a career, searching for an internship or job, or…
FAQ / Academics and research
Does MIT offer exchange programs?

I don’t know why you would want to leave….but MIT offers a number of opportunities to study, work, research, and teach abroad.
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Singapore-MIT Alliance?

SMART is MIT’s first, and to-date only, research center outside the United States. MIT faculty members have laboratories at SMART, mentor postdoctoral associates and graduate students, and collaborate with researchers…
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Koch Institute?

The Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Cancer Center, is a state-of-the-art cancer research facility as well as the hub of cancer research on the…
FAQ / Academics and research
How does MIT help student entrepreneurs?

The MIT Venture Mentoring Service supports innovation and entrepreneurial activity throughout the MIT community by matching both prospective and experienced entrepreneurs with skilled volunteer mentors. We use a team mentoring approach…
FAQ / Academics and research
What entrepreneurship programs are offered?

MIT’s educational efforts in entrepreneurship and innovation have an impressive impact at local, regional, and global levels. A 2015 report suggested that 30,000 companies founded by MIT alumni were active…
FAQ / Academics and research
Does MIT offer a pre-med program?

Approximately 10 percent of MIT’s senior class enter medical and other health profession schools each year. MIT doesn’t offer a premed or prehealth major; rather, students can pursue a variety…
FAQ / Academics and research
What is EECS?

As the largest department at MIT, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) is everywhere. Each year, EECS prepares over 300 graduate and undergraduate students each year to become leaders in diverse career…
FAQ / Academics and research
Where can I find info on Aero/Astro?

AeroAstro the oldest and most respected university aerospace program in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. They have an Interactive Robotic Lab, A Man Vehicle Lab, and aSpace…
FAQ / Academics and research
How awesome is MIT Physics?

The MIT Physics Department is one of the best places in the world for research and education in physics. The Department has been ranked the number one physics department since 2002…

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