We are excited that you are considering becoming part of the community. Below, please find links to information about life, learning, and research at MIT.
The 7,200 graduate students at MIT are one of the most talented scholarly cohorts in the world. Their educational experiences on campus go beyond just research.
Additional, specific resources are also available for prospective students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Financial support
Housing
Medical, health & wellness benefits
Preview weekends
Summer research programs
Graduate student families
- Resources for graduate families, including the Grant for Graduate Students with Children and childbirth accommodation and parental leave information.
Additional resources
- Additional considerations and information
- Members of the MIT community also have access to ask.mit.edu
Just for international students
Professional & career development
Community and belonging
Community building
Campus tours
Extracurricular activities
- Clubs and organizations roster (Engage.MIT.edu)
- MIT Athletics
- Club sports and intramural sports
- MIT Hobby Shop
- Leadership programs
- Institute events calendar
- Weekends@MIT
Life at MIT & living in Cambridge/Boston
The Grad Blog is a great resource where graduate students share their stories about navigating their time at MIT, including some financial aspects:
