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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is famous the world over as MIT, the best research university for technological and scientific studies. MIT is situated in the city of Cambridge in Massachusetts. MIT now offers training in fields beyond engineering, and takes in students for linguistics, biology, political science, philosophy and economics. Some of the greatest minds have had affiliations with this University, and it has produced several MacArthur Fellows, Nobel Laureates as well as National Medal of Science winners. There are lots of interesting facts to know about MIT, and you can find them on our pages.
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Basic Facts about MIT in Boston: Campus and Activities

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the premier institutions of higher study in the field of technology. The MIT can be reached by bus as well as train from the airport. If you are coming by car, parking can be a little troublesome. You can park either inside the campus or outside the campus. However, there is not much space so if you are late it will pose a problem for you.

The MIT campus covers an area of 168 acres and has several buildings which are interesting architectural specimen. The most prominent building in the premise is the Maclaurin building which is the brain child of William Welles Bosworth, who is an alumnus of the institute. The building has been built in the neo classical structure. Other architecturally important buildings include Kresge Chapel, State Center and Green Building.

The activities at the campus are controlled by the Campus Activities Complex or the CAC. It also controls the Students' Center. Tours are organized everyday. You can avail of the self guided tours and explore the campus. The Campus Information Center will help you in this. Watch master pieces at the public art collection inside the campus. Visit the List Visual Arts Center which describes the contribution of arts in the media in the present times. Do not miss the MIT Museum which displays an assortment of holography, robots, photography exhibits. The Hart Nautical Gallery and Compton Gallery must also be visited.

You can also witness live performances during the various events held at the campus and take part in ballroom dancing and other cultural programs arranged by Society for Creative Anachronisms and 60 language and cultural clubs.

Further info on this reputable university is available from the links above:

MIT Campus location, direction and parking info

http://whereis.mit.edu/directions.html

Activities at the MIT Campus

http://web.mit.edu/visit/do.html

CAC office and other services

http://www.mit.edu/~~campus-activities/html/studentcenterinformation.html

The MIT Boston Campus

http://www.aviewoncities.com/boston/mit.htm

What're the Different Schools at MIT University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is one of the best institutions in the world where only the best is taught and the faculty is among the finest. This University has among the best students from around the world along with the best faculty. If you are coming down to Boston looking for admissions in the University then you must book a hotel Boston so that you stay close to the University and can keep tab of all the relevant admission details.

Take a look at the various courses on offer so that you can decide what you would like to opt for. The different schools of study at MIT are:

- School of Architecture and Planning

- School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

- Sloan School of Management

- School of Science

- School of Engineering

- Whitaker College of Health Science and Technology

http://web.mit.edu/education/

There is a variety of interesting programs being offered and no matter what age group you are in, you will find all of them extremely useful:

- There are graduation programs in MIT which you can opt for if you are looking for a detailed study program in the University. You can take a look at their admission details to find out more about how to get through and what they require.

- For professionals who are looking for special ongoing programs which will train them at special skills and technical abilities, so that they carry on their work while studying at the same time.

http://web.mit.edu/admissions/