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.

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