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Master of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cambridge, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Graduate degree in earth and planetary sciences built around an individually arranged programme.

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

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences Specialist
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Programme designed with a faculty advisor and departmental committee
  • Ending in a thesis with a theoretical
  • Experimental or observational focus. The catalog page gives no unit counts or required subjects.

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

  1. 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

CampusCambridge campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Science
DepartmentEarth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value66
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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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.