Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. MIT is one of the ideal option for students looking to study in the United States if they are willing to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees outside of IITs and NITs. It has been ranked 1st in the top universities around the globe and it's very difficult and competitive to secure admission here. MIT offers 56 major programs and 58 minor programs at the undergraduate level, along with various programs offered at the graduate study level. The placement at MIT is significantly good as it helps it's students to work in the top companies of world like Apple, Amazon, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group and many more.  Harvard University location is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a private research university, that also holds the baton of being the oldest university in the United States. It is a part of the prestigious Ivy League universities and also, ranks among the top 5 universities in the world with the spot #4 in QS World University Rankings 2024. Harvard University's excellence in teaching, influence, academic heritage, world-class facilities and reputable alumni make it one of the best universities worldwide. Various undergraduate and graduate courses are offered by Harvard University. Undergraduate courses are offered by Harvard College. Whereas, in the case of graduate programs, the applicants have the option to choose one from more than 12 graduate and professional schools. Harvard University provides excellent placements with top recruiters like Adobe, Air France, Apple, Amazon, Bain & Company, Ebay, Facebook, Google, etc.  In case of comparing which one is better, both Harvard and MIT are both the top universities in the U.S. as well as in the world. Both institutes are recognised for their academic excellence. MIT focuses mainly on the courses like Science, Math and Technology, whereas,  Harvard offers a wide variety of Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. It is difficult to get into both Harvard and MIT as the acceptance rate of both colleges is quite low. Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.41%, whereas, MIT has an acceptance rate of 4.8%.  It solely depends upon the candidate where she/he want to study depending upon on her/his own requirements and choices.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a range of courses for their international students on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at MIT is above 40-50L on an average, which can be considered extremely expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesB.E. / B.Tech (21 courses)INR 44L - 50LMS (25 courses)INR 44L - 50LOthers (14 courses)INR 44L - 88LMIM (12 courses)INR 44L - 88LB.A. (17 courses)INR 44LOthers UG (3 courses)INR 44LOthers7 (11 courses)INR 44L - 50LM.Arch (4 courses)INR 44L - 50LBBA (5 courses)INR 44L - 50LB.Arch (4 courses)INR 44L - 50L