Founded in 1861 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-leading private research university dedicated to advancing knowledge and solving global challenges. Comprising five schools and a college, MIT spans disciplines from engineering and science to architecture, management, humanities and social sciences. It is recognised internationally for pioneering research, innovation and entrepreneurship that drive technological and societal progress. Through its collaborative, hands-on approach to education and discovery, MIT continues to shape the future of science, technology and innovation worldwide.