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Master of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Research doctorate across areas such as autonomous systems, Space propulsion and space systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Aeronautics and Astronautics Specialist
- Aeronautics and Astronautics Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- Admission to the PhD runs through a qualifying exam and then a faculty review. Requirements include an individual course of study
- A thesis proposal defence and a thesis defence presenting original research.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent with programme-specific prerequisites
- GRE or GMAT only where the department requires it
- English test scores for applicants whose primary language is not English
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent, Program-specific prerequisites, GRE or GMAT per department.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 66 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135.