Overview

The Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is highly selective with typical class sizes 6 to 8+ students. About half of our graduate students are women, about one quarter are international students, and about 10% are under-represented minorities.

Features

Students complete most coursework during the first year, while exploring research opportunities through 1- or 2-month research rotations.

A faculty academic advisor assigned in the first year provides guidance and advice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Computational and Systems Biology

Modern Biology

Advanced Computational Biology: Genomes, Networks, Evolution

Biology

Computer Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 66 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

Three letters of recommendation

Academic Transcript

The Subjects Taken Page is optional only if you have attached a PDF of your transcript

English language proficiency test scores are required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. Test scores must be from within the past two years

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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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 during 66 months.
National

61990 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 66 months.
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 66 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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