Why QS Ranked the Massachusetts Institute of Technology World’s Best University for 2018

Every year a list of universities is published which are considered winners of that year by renowned Educational Media groups. They publish what they call RANK of those particular universities. Their ranking is done by keeping some specific factors in mind that comprise all their academic abilities. What university they rank 1^st is considered top best university of the world for that year. Not everyone can just publish their results be accepted, there are just two biggest organizations that undertake this momentous assignment.

What is QS?

Founded in 1990, Quacquarelli Symonds is one of the two biggest Ranking organizations mentioned above. It is a British company that has specialization in field of education. Till 2009, it was cooperated with other one of two biggest ranking organization Times Higher Education. Now it researches and publishes its own ranking about higher educational institutes all over the world. It has its own specific method and scoring system which determines the rank of an institute. Methodology of QS for ranking is also discussed below in this article. They have recently published the list of best universities for 2018.

·         HERE SEE: Latest Ranked Top 100 Universities for 2018 by QS

What is MIT?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded in 1861, it has always been among world’s top 3 universities. It is a private research university located in the city Cambridge, United States of America. This year QS ranked MIT the Best university of the world to study in 2018. MIT was also ranked Best university for 2017 by QS. Currently there are 19,178 students studying at MIT. It is 6^th most difficult university in USA to get admission. It has an acceptance rate of only 8%. There are 12,109 faculty and staff on campus with a total of 1,036 are faculty members . Student :: Faculty ratio at MIT is 3:1. Over the centuries, MIT has accomplished many unbeatable goals and to date its alumni continue to make history.

QS Ranking Methodology:

QS uses a unique methodology and formula to calculate the rank of universities. They take certain factors into consideration and then do their analysis on it. There are total 6 six factors that make 100% of their formula.

1.  Academic Reputation: 40%

2.  Employer Reputation: 10%

3.  Faculty/Student Ratio: 20%

4.  Citations per faculty: 20%

5.  International Faculty Ratio: 5%

6.  International Student Ratio: 5%

QS gathers the mentioned data and analyze it to make an informed decision. This year again MIT performed splendidly in these fields and nominated itself the Best university of the world.

MIT Score:

QS publishes performances of all institutes in the form of 5 Stars. MIT attained the best of the stars possible making it top university to study in 2018.

MIT Rank Subject Wise:

·         Ranked 1^st World University

·         Ranked 2^nd in Accounting and Finance

·         Ranked 1st in Architecture

·         Ranked 2^nd in Art and Design

·         Ranked 3^rd in Biological Science

·         Ranked 6^th in Business and Management Studies

·         Ranked 1^st in Chemical Engineering

·         Ranked 1^st in Chemistry

·         Ranked 1^st in Civil and Structural Engineering

·         Ranked 1^st in Computer Science and Information Systems:

·         Ranked 4^th in Earth and Marine Science

·         Ranked 1st in Economics

·         Ranked 1^st in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

·         Ranked 2^nd in Engineering—Mineral and Mining

·         Ranked 3^rd in Environmental Studies

·         Ranked 1^st in Linguistics

·         Ranked 1^st in Material Science

·         Ranked 3^rd in Mathematics

·         Ranked 10^th in Philosophy

·         Ranked 1^st in Physics and Astronomy

·         Ranked 9^th in Psychology

·         Ranked 1^st in Statistical and Operational Research

MIT Achievements Over the Decades:

MIT's soul of investigation has fired numerous logical leaps forward and mechanical advances. A couple of cases: the main concoction union of penicillin and vitamin A.

·         The advancement of radar and making of inertial direction frameworks.

·         The innovation of attractive center memory, which empowered the improvement of advanced PCs.

·         Real commitments to the Human Genome Project.

·         The disclosure of quarks.

·         The creation of the electronic spreadsheet and of encryption frameworks that empower online business.

·         The formation of GPS.

·         Spearheading 3D printing.

·         The idea of the expanding universe.

·         Receding tide and flow research and instruction regions incorporate computerized learning

·         Nanotechnology

·         Manageable vitality, nature, atmosphere adjustment, and worldwide water and nourishment security

·         Big Data, cyber-security, robotics, and artificial intelligence

·         Human wellbeing, including growth, HIV, a mental imbalance, Alzheimer's, and dyslexia

·         Organic building and CRISPR innovation

·         Destitution lightening

·         Propelled assembling

A 2015 report suggested that 30,000 companies founded by MIT alumni were active as of 2014, employing 4.6 million people and producing annual revenues of $1.9 trillion. Taken together, alone MIT is equal to the tenth biggest economy on the planet. Eighty-five present and former members of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize, including nine current faculty members. Once in 2014 they actually had open hacking challenge competition. MIT students are easily hired by any organization. Here is a link to see MIT’s latest achievements.

Study Cost at MIT

Undergraduate comprises 4 years and Postgraduate time usually depends on the program, course and research. Each session is of 9 months. Following is an abstract of 2017 – 2018 Cost (per year) for a student at MIT. Here you can see detailed Education Cost at MIT.

Financial Aid at MIT

In MIT, a student’s Financial Need is determined using information parents provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile. The first $5,500 of financial need is met with an offer of a student loan/term-time job. The remaining need is met with an MIT scholarship. Students receiving scholarships and grants from sources outside MIT may use this financial aid to replace the student loan/term-time job.

How to Apply for Admission at MIT

First of all, you should know the all the requirements  for application to apply at MIT. Click the link to read complete Application Requirement of University of MIT.

Admissions for 2017 are now closed. Now you can apply for admissions of 2018 and its application will be available only by August. To study in Fall or Next Spring, you will also need to pass Standardized Test. This is the time to prepare for it. ACT or SAT is required for admission in MIT with two SAT Subject Tests in math and science.

You will need to make an account on MITs online forum MyMIT where you will be able to access application when they make it available. You will also receive emails on all MIT updates after signing up.

Here is link to official website of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Usama Ahmed Awan The Editor of StudyAbroad.pk, Usama is a BZU studied Software Engineer, now  a Teacher, Article Writer, Educational Counselor and Journalist. He has been  writing to assist students selecting the right career path.