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Bachelor of Science, Technology, And Society

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cambridge, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Program pairing a science or engineering major with study of how science and technology relate to historical and social forces.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Science
  • Technology
  • And Society. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Curriculum

  • Thirteen STS subjects: STS.004
  • Tier I and Tier II subjects
  • Four other STS subjects and four historical and social study subjects
  • Plus a two-term thesis (STS.THT
  • STS.THU). Students also complete the full requirements of their other major.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with transcript (Secondary School Report)
  • Two teacher letters
  • International applicants are evaluated within their own education system. SAT or ACT required (no cutoff)
  • No GPA requirement.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with transcript (Secondary School Report), Two teacher letters; International applicants evaluated within their own education system; Transfer students apply separately

Language tests

  • IELTS 7
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Cambridge 185
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines on the official website: Early Action 1 Nov 2026
  2. Regular Action 4 Jan 2027. Apply online as a first-year applicant and pay the 75 USD fee. Submit the Secondary School Report with transcript
  3. Two teacher letters
  4. SAT or ACT scores and
  5. If needed
  6. An English test (IELTS
  7. TOEFL iBT
  8. PTE
  9. Cambridge or Duolingo). Send financial aid forms by 30 Nov 2026 (Early Action) or 15 Feb 2027 (Regular). Decisions arrive mid-December (EA) or mid-March (RA).

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,140 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCambridge campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities, Arts, And Social Sciences
DepartmentProgram in Science, Technology, And Society
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    4 Jan 2027

    51 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.