Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Most incoming students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or ocean engineering.
However, the department’s admission criteria are not specific in this regard, and talented students with backgrounds in other branches of engineering or in science may gain entry.
Features
- To qualify for a graduate degree, applicants are expected to have at least an undergraduate-level exposure to most of the core MechE disciplines (solid mechanics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, control, design and manufacturing), and to be familiar with basic electric circuits and electromagnetic field theory.
Programme Structure
Research
- Applied Mechanics
- Automotive & Aircraft Engines
- Biomaterials
- Biomechanics (LGO)
- Biomechanics & Neural Control of Movement
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Statement of objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English proficiency exam scores
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 91,418 AUD / year ≈ 64,310 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 91,418 AUD / year ≈ 64,310 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 91,418 AUD / year ≈ 64,310 USD / year
Living costs
Cambridge, United States
2,579-5,339 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.