Massachusetts Institute of Technology Parent Guide
MIT International Students and Scholars
In the 2009--2010 academic year, international students comprised 28 percent of the total student body. Of the undergraduates, 9 percent were international. For the graduate student population, 39 percent were international.
The International Students Office provides services to meet the special needs of these students and support programs to help them fulfill their personal and academic goals.
The International Scholars Office assists MIT faculty and staff in bringing international scholars to campus as visiting researchers, professors, or lecturers.
During academic year 2008–2009, MIT hosted 1,944 international scholars (visiting researchers, professors, and lecturers) from 95 countries. This extraordinary group of individuals engaged in research and teaching activities in 75 different MIT laboratories, centers, and departments.
International Students & Scholars by Region
| Students | Scholars | |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 4% | 2% |
| Asia | 53% | 41% |
| Latin America & Caribbean | 9% | 4% |
| Europe | 21% | 40% |
| Middle East | 5% | 5% |
| Canada | 8% | 6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2% |
*Percentages are rounded.
These statistics were compiled October 9, 2009 for the academic year of 2009--2010.
