To develop breadth and depth, add to the base of the diversified core, and contribute strength in areas related to their interest and research direction, students must take four advanced electives. Each student designs a program of advanced electives that satisfies the distribution and area requirements in close consultation with members of the graduate committee.
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CSB PhD students may take classes beyond the required diversified core and advanced electives described above. These additional subjects can be used to add breadth or depth to the proposed curriculum, and might be useful to explore advanced topics relevant to the student's thesis research in later years. The CSB Graduate Committee works with each graduate student to develop a path through the curriculum appropriate for his or her background and research interests.
Throughout the program, students will be expected to attend workshops and other activities that provide training in the ethical conduct of research. This is particularly important in interdisciplinary fields such as computational and systems biology, where different disciplines often have very different philosophies and conventions. By the end of the fifth year, students will have had about 16 hours of training in the responsible conduct of research.
In addition to coursework and a research thesis, each student must pass a written and an oral qualifying examination at the end of the second year or the beginning of the third year. The written examination involves preparing a research proposal based on the student's thesis research, and presenting the proposal to the examination committee. This process provides a strong foundation for the thesis research, incorporating new research ideas and refinement of the scope of the research project. The oral examination is based on the coursework taken and on related published literature. The qualifying exams are designed to develop and demonstrate depth in a selected area (the area of the thesis research) as well as breadth of knowledge across the field of computational and systems biology.
Research will be performed under the supervision of a CSBi faculty member, culminating in the submission of a written thesis and its oral defense before the community and thesis defense committee. By the second year, a student will have formed a thesis advisory committee that they will meet with on an annual basis.
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Thank you for your interest in graduate study in EECS.
For information on EECS, please visit our web page: http://www-eecs.mit.edu/ . The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department does NOT require GRE scores for admission purposes. Admission is determined by GPA (Grade Point Average) although there is not an official cut-off, letters of recommendation (we need three of them) and a “Statement of Objectives” in which you write an essay detailing your research interests. For more information about writing a Statement of Objectives, see this article from the MIT EECS Communication Lab . A very strong background in math, physics, engineering, or computer science is a necessity. Admission for the limited number of openings is extremely competitive and each year we are forced to turn down hundreds of applicants with excellent credentials. Since we do not have a terminal Master’s program in EECS, everyone must apply for PhD. Applicants who gain admission pursue the Master’s degree on the way to the PhD. If a student already has a Master’s from another school, there is no need to do another Master’s degree here at MIT.
We use an online application system which you can access by going to https://gradapply.mit.edu/eecs/apply . The online system becomes available September 15th.
Decisions on financial aid are made after admission decisions are reached. International students are eligible for research assistantships which pay a monthly stipend and full tuition. Research supervisors are determined after admission decisions are reached or shortly after registering in EECS in the Fall. Admitted students are also eligible for certain fellowships.
International students must take the TOEFL exam and earn at least a score of 100 (internet-based). In some cases, the TOEFL can be waived; such as if you’ve been in U.S. for at least two years, or if your country’s first language is English. International students can also take the IELTS exam if the TOEFL is not available to you. We need to see a score of ‘7’ on this test. It also can be waived for the same reasons as the TOEFL.
We do NOT offer spring term admission. The deadline for applying for Fall Term 2025 is December 15, 2024. The online application will be available between September 15, 2024 and December 15, 2024.
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Deadlines for most programs are December 15. Engineering master’s students at MIT can also do research assistantships at CSAIL.
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Pursue research and expand your learning with the PhD in Computer Science.
In this program, you'll work with a supervisor to develop a thesis and conduct meaningful research that expands the scope of your graduate work, preparing you to enter a career in academia, research or private industry.
You'll also gain industry experience for in-demand careers with the option to apply to transfer to the PhD in Computer Science – Internship program after completing at least one academic term.
The MMath in Computer Science is offered through the Cheriton School of Computer Science, which has been ranked number one nationally four years in a row based on program and research reputation according to the Maclean’s 2024 university rankings. Waterloo and the Cheriton School are among the top 25 universities internationally for computer science according to the 2023, 2022 and 2021 Quacquarelli Symonds worldwide university subject rankings, and attract exceptional students from all over the world.
The Cheriton School of Computer Science has been ranked number one nationally four years in a row based on program and research reputation according to the Maclean’s 2024 university rankings.
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Access research-intensive lab spaces
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Own your work. Waterloo’s intellectual property (IP) policy means that everything you create is yours to keep
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SHASS offers five doctoral and four master’s programs.
Our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field.
Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and students complete their degree in five to six years. Students undertake core coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and are expected to complete two major and two minor fields in economics. Beyond the classroom, doctoral students work in close collaboration with faculty to develop their research capabilities, gaining hands-on experience in both theoretical and empirical projects.
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The doctoral program in History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology, and Society (HASTS) at MIT, founded in 1988, is a unique interdisciplinary academic community devoted to studying the social, cultural, and political life of science and technology. HASTS faculty work with students to develop original scholarship on the historical foundations and contemporary implications of scientific and technological knowledge and practice.
As a culmination of their work, HASTS students complete dissertations that intervene in scholarly and public conversations about the role of science in society. After graduation, students go on to careers in academia, public service, and private industry.
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Our 5-year PhD program is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts and results of research in generative linguistics, so that they can begin productively contributing to the department’s research activities. We have found that the best way to achieve this goal is for students to work from the very beginning on problems that are relevant to real-life research.
The program is rigorous and quite demanding of students’ time and energy. A high level of commitment and concentration is required to complete it successfully. The program also contains a relatively large number of required courses. We have found that this extra effort pays off in the long run, since students are exposed to a richer mix of research topics and methods. This also means that our students attain a high level of competence in more than one area, and thus qualify for academic and other positions in more than one specialty.
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From scallop fishing in New Bedford to deforestation in the tropics, “our goal is to get some empirical traction on the problem,” says Economics PhD student Aaron Berman.
Our program provides subjects and seminars in such traditional areas as logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, social and political philosophy, and history of philosophy. Interest in philosophical problems arising from other disciplines, such as linguistics, psychology, mathematics and physics, is also encouraged.
Before beginning dissertation research, students are required to take two years of coursework, including a proseminar in contemporary philosophy that all students must complete in their first year of graduate study. Students are also required to write a fifth term pre-dissertation paper and demonstrate competence in the following areas: value theory, logic and the history of philosophy.
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Our doctoral students are advancing political science as a discipline. They explore the empirical phenomena that produce new scholarly insights—insights that improve the way governments and societies function. As a result, MIT Political Science graduates are sought after for top teaching and research positions in the U.S. and abroad.
The MIT PhD in Political Science requires preparation in two of these major fields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Models and Methods, Political Economy, or Security Studies. We recommend that you take a broad array of courses across your two major fields.
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Philosophy doctoral student Abe Mathew is both studying philosophy and questioning some of its deeply-held ideas.
Data, economics, and design of policy.
The international fight against poverty is more data driven than ever before. Producing and understanding rigorous evidence has become increasingly critical for those seeking to affect change globally, but opportunities to acquire these skills remain limited.
As the first master’s program to be offered by MIT’s Department of Economics, the master’s program in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) is designed to meet this rising demand. Jointly run by the Economics Department and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL ), the program equips development professionals from across the globe with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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The MIT Indigenous Languages Initiative is a special master’s program in linguistics for members of communities whose languages are threatened. The goal of the program is to provide its graduates with the linguistic knowledge that will help them in efforts to keep their communities’ languages alive.
In addition, the MIT Indigenous Language Initiative offers expanded opportunities for students and faculty to become involved in indigenous and endangered languages. They do this through working with native speaker linguists in the master’s program and also with outside groups.
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The MIT Political Science master’s program prepares students to uncover essential insights into the workings of societies and governments in the 21st century. Master’s students develop the skills and knowledge to evaluate and promote effective public policies.
The one-year MIT Master of Science in Political Science is designed for students who want to build proficiency in applied research so that they can pursue successful careers in government, business, and public policy. Students interested in an academic career should read more about the PhD in Political Science.
The MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing (GPSW) is one of the world’s premier master’s programs in science journalism and communication. Set within a community of world-renowned scientists, cutting-edge facilities, and groundbreaking research, our one-year program focuses on introducing students to science communication across a broad range of media, including news and feature reporting, podcasting, data journalism, and documentary film.
During their year here, students learn fundamental research and reporting skills and produce publishable works of print, audio, video, and interactive journalism. Our curriculum teaches students how to interpret and explain science to the wider public, to place research and researchers within their social and historical contexts, and to create pieces that balance hard analysis with creativity and style.
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MIT’s Master of Applied Science in Data, Economics, and Design of Policy program adds a public policy track.
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The standalone CSE PhD program is intended for students who plan to pursue research in cross-cutting methodological aspects of computational science. The resulting doctoral degree in Computational Science and Engineering is awarded by CCSE via the the Schwarzman College of Computing. In contrast, the interdisciplinary Dept-CSE PhD program is ...
The application website (see link below) is available on September 15, 2024, for students who wish to apply for graduate admission in September 2025. The deadline for submitting completed applications is December 15, 2024. Applicants to the MIT EECS graduate program should apply using the EECS online admissions site .
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MEng*, SM*, and PhD. Master of Engineering program (Course 6-P) provides the depth of knowledge and the skills needed for advanced graduate study and for professional work, as well as the breadth and perspective essential for engineering leadership. Master of Science program emphasizes one or more of ...
The standalone CSE PhD program is intended for students who intend to pursue research in cross-cutting methodological aspects of computational science. The resulting doctoral degree in Computational Science and Engineering is awarded by CCSE via the the Schwarzman College of Computing. In contrast, the interdisciplinary CSE PhD program is ...
Computer science deals with the theory and practice of algorithms, from idealized mathematical procedures to the computer systems deployed by major tech companies to answer billions of user requests per day. ... The largest graduate program in MIT's School of Engineering, EECS has about 700 graduate students in the doctoral program at any ...
The standalone doctoral program in Computational Science and Engineering ( PhD in CSE) enables students to specialize at the doctoral level in fundamental, methodological aspects of computational science via focused coursework and a thesis. The emphasis of thesis research activities is the development and analysis of broadly applicable ...
Students who are instead interested in a graduate degree in computer science should apply to the graduate program of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). MIT Graduate Admissions Statement March 26, 2020. In response to the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessing academic performance during the global ...
279-399. 1. A program of study comprising subjects in the selected core areas and the computational concentration must be developed in consultation with the student's doctoral thesis committee and approved by the CCSE graduate officer. Programs Offered by CCSE in Conjunction with Select Departments in the Schools of Engineering and Science.
Computer science deals with the theory and practice of algorithms, from idealized mathematical procedures to the computer systems deployed by major tech companies to answer billions of user requests per day. ... MIT students who are enrolled another MIT graduate program may be eligible for a dual masters degree, which involves meeting the ...
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The interdisciplinary doctoral program in Computational Science and Engineering ( CSE PhD + Engineering or Science) at MIT allows enrolled students to specialize at the doctoral level in a computation-related field of their choice through focused coursework and a doctoral thesis. This program is offered through a number of participating ...
Application Procedures. Students normally begin graduate study in September. However, in select departments, suitable programs can be arranged for students entering in June or February. Prospective applicants should check with individual departments about their dates for admission and matriculation.
Office of Graduate Education - Apply to become a part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology community. MIT graduate students play a central role in the Institute's wide-ranging research activities, making a vital contribution to the educational experience of students and faculty, and ultimately leading to the success of the research itself.
The MIT Sloan School of Management, along with several other graduate programs, use a unified application portal called Slate to support their master's and doctoral programs. Other programs at MIT utilize an online application system referred to as "GradApply." The appropriate application portal is linked on each program's webpage in ...
Computer Science. Computer science deals with the theory and practice of algorithms, from idealized mathematical procedures to the computer systems deployed by major tech companies to answer billions of user requests per day. Primary subareas of this field include: theory, which uses rigorous math to test algorithms' applicability to certain ...
Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science. The Institute's basic requirements for the award of a doctorate are: Completion of a major program of advanced study, including qualifying examinations. Completion and oral defense of a thesis on original research. A minimum residence requirement of four terms of full time graduate work.
This fall, the Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE), an academic unit in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, is introducing a new standalone PhD degree program that will enable students to pursue research in cross-cutting methodological aspects of computational science and engineering. The launch follows approval of the center's degree program proposal at […]
A doctoral degree requires the satisfactory completion of an approved program of advanced study and original research of high quality. Please note that the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Science (ScD) degrees are awarded interchangeably by all departments in the School of Engineering and the School of Science, except in the fields of biology, cognitive science, neuroscience, medical ...
The CSB PhD program is an Institute-wide program that has been jointly developed by the Departments of Biology, Biological Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The program integrates biology, engineering, and computation to address complex problems in biological systems, and CSB PhD students have the opportunity to work ...
Artificial Intelligence and Decision-making combines intellectual traditions from across computer science and electrical engineering to develop techniques for the analysis and synthesis of systems that interact with an external world via perception, communication, and action; while also learning, making decisions and adapting to a changing environment.
MIT Doctoral Programs in Computational Science and Engineering. MIT Master of Science Program in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE SM) Computational Research in Boston and Beyond (CRIBB) Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations. Doctoral Programs in Computational Science and Engineering. Apply for CSE PhD.
Current MIT undergrads: do CSAIL research via the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) 2. Graduate Admissions. CSAIL does not directly admit students. Instead, students apply directly to specific departments, like Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics, Aeronautics and Astronautics and Mechanical Engineering.
The Cheriton School of Computer Science has been ranked number one nationally four years in a row based on program and research reputation according to the Maclean's 2024 university rankings.. Learn from internationally acclaimed researchers . Access research-intensive lab spaces . Opportunities to publish your work and present at top conferences . Own your work.
The MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing (GPSW) is one of the world's premier master's programs in science journalism and communication. Set within a community of world-renowned scientists, cutting-edge facilities, and groundbreaking research, our one-year program focuses on introducing students to science communication across a broad ...