What you need to know
Students who are pursuing a degree at an institution of higher education other than MIT and have been invited by faculty in an MIT department, laboratory, or center to do research here, may apply for visiting student status. Current regular MIT or special students, or MIT students who have withdrawn or are on a leave of absence, are not eligible.
2023-2024 fees
Visiting students are subject to a monthly fee that includes registration, MIT’s Student Extended Insurance Plan (SEIP), and student life fees. The fee entitles visiting students to conduct research, use our fitness facilities, participate in student life programming, and have access to care at MIT Health. Full monthly fees are charged regardless of whether the student starts on the first or the 15th of the month. The total fee for the duration of their stay must be paid in full and in advance. Additional costs will be applied for those who wish to enroll family members in SEIP.
| Fee | Frequency | Amount |
Allowable Payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing fee | One-time | $1,000 | Principal Investigator (PI) discretionary funds |
| Visiting student fee | Monthly | $625 – includes registration, SEIP, and student life fees |
Student, PI, or DLC discretionary funds. |
| Additional family medical coverage (optional) | Monthly |
Partner only – $305 per month Dependents only – $93 per month Partner and dependents combined – $399 per month |
Student, PI, or DLC discretionary funds. |