Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was founded in 1861 as a private institution. Its 155-acre campus is located in Cambridge, MA. MIT is a research university committed to world-class inquiry in math, science, and engineering. A diverse, supportive campus environment-with an incredible range of student groups and athletic and fitness opportunities-ensures that it's not all about the work. MIT is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology.