Paula T. HammondDean of Engineering; Institute Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering & Koch Institute of Integrative Cancer Research

New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) at MIT is a 3-year, experiential learning program that empowers undergraduates to collaborate across disciplines through an immersive, applied education.
Over the course of the program, NEET scholars work in cross-departmental communities to tackle real-life, hands-on projects, equipping them with the confidence, career-ready skills, and practical experience to innovate impactful solutions in their careers.

NEET scholars earn a degree in the major of their choice and a NEET Certificate in one of four pathways of study or “threads."

Autonomous Machines

Design, build, and deploy mechanical systems, software, and autonomy algorithms for real-world autonomous machines and robots.

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Climate + Sustainability Systems

Work on groundbreaking research projects with real-world impact with a diverse group of climate-conscious students.

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Digital Cities

Build the cities of the future by immersing scholars in the emerging intersections of computer science and urban planning.

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Living Machines

Discover, build and engineer living systems for broad applications in biotechnology and medical devices.

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Exclusive Access: Gain access to NEET-affiliated research labs, faculty, mentors, industry contacts, community spaces, and registration priority to several project-based classes.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on cutting-edge interdisciplinary projects at MIT labs.

Machines of the Future: Design, build and deploy machines of the future from autonomous drones to human organs-on-chip.

Intellectual Community: Join a community of hundreds of students from over 30+ majors across the Institute.

Events + Engagement: Participate in fun and unique NEET community events and activities throughout the year.

Transferable Skills: Gain valuable technical, lab and interpersonal skills that are in high demand by industry, graduate and medical schools.

NEET Certificate: Earn a NEET certificate from the MIT School of Engineering in your desired thread.

MIT class takes students on a grand tour of the interdisciplinary world of biotech

In NEET course 20.051 | Introduction to NEET: Living Machines, students explore and apply concepts from different disciplines, providing them with broad knowledge and hands-on practice for real-world application. | MIT News

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All First-Years Eligible to Apply Now for Fall 2026!

Congratulations to the NEET Class of 2026!

Empowering the new era of engineers with career-forward interdisciplinary education.

NEET scholars earn a degree in the major of their choice and a NEET Certificate in one of four pathways of study or “threads."

NEET Threads weave together innovation and collaboration. NEET scholars earn a degree in the major of their choice and a NEET Certificate in one of four high-impact, cross-departmental threads:

NEET Offerings: Keys to Success

Built entirely around the new machines, materials, and systems driving modern industry, NEET offers a carefully designed curricular structure that empowers MIT students.

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