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Established in 1962, we are one of the largest and most distinguished university presses in the world.

The MIT Press

Established in 1962, the MIT Press is one of the largest and most distinguished university presses in the world and a leading publisher of books and journals at the intersection of science, technology, art, social science, and design.

Our Mission

We publish distinguished and innovative works that advance knowledge and understanding in fields ranging from the arts and humanities to the sciences and technology. Our mission is to disseminate ideas and information that matter, in formats that endure.

What We Do

Books

We publish scholarly and trade books across a wide range of disciplines, from computer science and engineering to architecture, design, and the humanities.

Journals

We publish over 30 journals in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and technology, maintaining the highest standards of peer review and editorial excellence.

Open Access

We are a leader in open access publishing, with more than 350 open access books and innovative initiatives like Direct to Open.

Education

We provide essential textbooks and educational resources, particularly in computer science, that are used in classrooms worldwide.

Our History

1962

Foundation

The MIT Press was established, beginning a tradition of excellence in scholarly publishing.

1970

First Journals

We began publishing journals with the first volumes of Linguistic Inquiry and the Journal of Interdisciplinary History.

1995

Open Access Pioneer

We published City of Bits by William Mitchell, appearing simultaneously in print and as an open web edition, establishing our leadership in open access.

2024

Today

We continue to innovate with over 350 open access books, Direct to Open initiatives, and groundbreaking digital publications.

By the Numbers

350+
Open Access Books
30+
Journals
160+
Direct to Open Titles
60+
Years of Excellence

Leadership

Our editorial and management boards guide our mission to publish works that advance knowledge and understanding. We work closely with authors, instructors, booksellers, librarians, and the media to ensure our publications reach the widest possible audience.

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