MIT was founded in 1861, as the United States was emerging in industry. The school was The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is also called MIT. The college is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Major courses include planning and architecture, social sciences, arts and humanities and engineering. The school specializes in management and science.
MIT was integral in research during World War II, the Cold War and beyond. With a faculty of about 1000, the school registered over 10,000 students for the 2011-2012 academic year. Less than 10% of potential students who apply are chosen to attend MIT.