MIT, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a world-leading research university that offers educational courses and conducts research in science, technology, and engineering. With its five schools and one college, MIT provides a wide range of academic departments, interdisciplinary centers, and degree-granting programs. The university has a distinguished faculty that has received numerous awards, including Nobel Prizes and MacArthur "genius" grants. MIT is known for producing exceptional students who have been named Fulbright Fellows, Rhodes Scholars, and Gates Scholars. Established in 1861, MIT continues to be a global leader in research and education.