Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
41 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a technical school founded in 1908 through provisions of Ben Franklin's will. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the academic program at BFIT prepares students for a technical career by combining textbook theory with hands-on experience.

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology offers associate degree programs in health care, industrial technologies, and engineering technologies. Students can also earn a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology, and certificate programs are offered in HVAC, Marine Technology, Pharmacy Technology, and Practical Electricity. Through a partnership with Northeastern University, BFIT students in the engineering technology programs can transfer their credits toward earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is an NCAA Division III school with men's teams competing in basketball and soccer. Students can also participate in a variety of intramural sports, student government, the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and the annual Engineering Technology Olympics.

Quick Facts:

• Approximately 90 percent of BFIT students receive financial aid.
  


• BFIT offers student housing through an arrangement with nearby Wentworth Institute of Technology.
  


• All students have access to the Minuteman Library Network, which is comprised of 41 public and academic libraries in Eastern Massachusetts.
  


• BFIT students have access to the Career and Placement Services office, which offers assistance with resume writing, interview skills, and job placement.