Overview

Aeronautics and Astronautics degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are awarded at the master’s and doctoral levels.

Features

The range of subject matter is described under Graduate Fields of Study.

Departmental research centers’ websites offer information on research interests.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Aerospace Computational Engineering

Aerospace, Energy and the Environment

Air-Breathing Propulsion

Aircraft Systems Engineering

Air Transportation Systems

Autonomous Systems

Communications and Networks Controls

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering View 42 other PhDs in Aerospace Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Statement of objectives

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts

English proficiency exam scores

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year
National

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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