MIT is merit-based and affordable, driven by innovation and entrepreneurship, and committed to excellence — all with a mission of national service.
American Innovation
For generations, MIT has made unparalleled contributions to the success of American innovation.
National Security
Research at MIT plays a critical role in maintaining US competitiveness, technological leadership, and national defense.
Practical Education
MIT upholds a tradition of academic excellence, combining rigorous scholarship with hands-on learning to prepare the next generation of leaders to tackle our greatest challenges.
Affordability and Mobility
MIT is committed to ensuring that a world-class education remains within reach for hardworking families, thanks to its strong endowment and its legacy of generous support.
Our Endowment
MIT’s groundbreaking research and transformative education are made possible by a robust endowment, fueled by generations of individual donors committed to shaping the future.
Merit and Excellence
MIT’s culture is built on merit, problem-solving, and real-world results. We believe in progress driven by data, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence – and MIT always strives to be better.
A world without MIT
Bottom Line
America’s economic strength, scientific leadership, and national security depend on world-class research institutions. MIT is proud to be one of them.