Our Mission

The Division of Graduate and Undergraduate Education advances academic innovation and fosters the growth of every MIT student, empowering them to make a positive impact at MIT and beyond.

News

“We can’t ship goods without functioning ports”

PhD student Chelsea Mitchell studies the economic forces that shape shipping ports and their ability to support global supply chains.

QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2026-27

Ranking at the top for the 15th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 12 subject areas.

Advancing stem cell research and building the next generation of biologists

Biology PhD student Giselle Valdes studies stem cell regeneration while encouraging aspiring students and researchers.

Updates

Introducing the new Concourse Faculty Director

Lily L. Tsai from the Department of Political Science will be the next Concourse faculty director. She will begin her role on August 1.

Update on GSU Negotiations

Negotiations are underway between MIT and the Graduate Student Union (GSU) to arrive at a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

UAC Faculty Director Update

Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education Dave Darmofal announced that John E. Fernández ’85, Professor of Architecture, Urbanism and Building Technology in the Department of Architecture, will be the inaugural faculty director for the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC).