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Cambridge, MA, United States•QS World University Rankings 2025: #1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tuition (approx.)

$60,000 – $66,000 a year

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Application deadline

Regular Action: 1 January (annual)

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Entry requirements

Strong record in mathematics and science, school transcript, essays, teacher recommendations; standardised tests required — check the current policy.

English requirements

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Estimated living cost

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Scholarships

Need-based aid available to international students; verify on the official aid page.

Ranking

QS World University Rankings 2025: #1

International students

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Required Exams & Deadlines

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Courses

Extracurriculars that strengthen an application here

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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Tier 1 WinnerScience Communication

Global video competition explaining complex concepts in physics, life sciences, or math.

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

AMC 10 / AMC 12

Tier 1 (Distinction)Mathematics

Flagship MAA contests serving as the first qualifying step for the US IMO team. Official site: maa.org

Admissions impact: Tier 1 — national or international selection. Admissions officers read this as strong, externally validated evidence of subject excellence, and it is the most differentiating part of a competitive application.

Science Olympiad - Astronomy

Tier 2Astrophysics

Testing knowledge of stellar evolution, deep sky objects, and math astrophysics.

Admissions impact: Tier 2 — regional or competitive selection. Adds credible depth to an application and shows sustained subject commitment beyond the classroom.

European Youth Parliament (EYP)

Tier 2European Policy

Forum for young Europeans to discuss current political and economic topics.

Admissions impact: Tier 2 — regional or competitive selection. Adds credible depth to an application and shows sustained subject commitment beyond the classroom.

No activity guarantees admission — these are ways to build evidence of genuine subject interest.

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Partially verifiedSource: Official university admissions website Last checked: 12 Oct 2026

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