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PhD of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctorate spanning circuits and photonics to machine learning, Robotics and theoretical computer science.
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 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Specialist
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- There is no fixed programme: students plan with a faculty advisor
- Complete an approved minor and a thesis
- Typically in four to five years beyond the master's. The SM is required before the PhD
- With no terminal master's.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and research fit
- GRE only where the department requires it
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
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 | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 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.