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University Overview
Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 159 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
| Name | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Acronym | MIT |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Motto | Mens et Manus Mind and Hand |
| Colours | Cardinal red and steel gray |
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University Location
| Address | 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge 02139-4307 Massachusetts United States |
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| Tel | +1 (617) 253 1000 |
| Fax | +1 (617) 258 8762 |
Graduate students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT are central to our educational mission.
The degrees offered are:
- Master of Engineering (MEng), including a new 9 month MEng degree in Climate, Environment, and Sustainability starting Fall 2021
- The Master of Science (SM) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Interdepartmental Program in Transportation (SM and PhD)
- Joint and Dual Degrees
The Interdepartmental Program in Transportation graduate application portal is currently closed.
The CEE graduate application portal is currently closed.
The Master of Science (SM) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Master of Science (SM) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are the research focused graduate degrees in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). Each SM and PhD graduate student in our department is matched with one of our faculty members to work together on the research component of the graduate degree.
Connecting graduate students through research interests with faculty and offering the opportunity for advanced course work is a combination that produces highly successful graduates that emerge as leaders in their fields.
With broad areas of study, we offer students the opportunity to pursue educational goals – through research and course work that is exciting and motivating to you.
The Areas of Study Include:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Fluid Mechanics
- Ecology and Evolution
- Hydrology and Hydroclimatology
- Systems Engineering including Networks and Transportation
- Materials, Structures and Geomechanics
Degree Requirements
Master of Science
The Master of Science degree is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed a program of study of at least 66 units of graduate level subjects, approved by the department in which s/he is enrolled, and a 24 unit thesis approved by the department.
Summary of Requirements
- 66 units of graduate level subjects, of which 34 units are offered by the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering - SM Thesis
View the Resources page for SM Guidelines
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed a doctoral program in CEE consisting of 96 units of graduate level coursework, including a 3-Subject Core and one breadth subject. The 3-Subject Core reflects core knowledge in the student’s chosen field. The remainder of the doctoral program consists of graduate subjects that complement the Core.
Summary of Requirements
- 96 units of graduate level subjects, including a three Subject Core and one breadth subject
- Successful completion of the general exam at the end of academic year 2
- Successful completion of the PhD proposal
- PhD Thesis
View the Resources page for PhD Guidelines
What do students do with their research degree?
Graduates from our SM and PhD degree tracks go on to top jobs as engineers, faculty members at eminent universities, engineering consultants, leaders for NGOs, and entrepreneurs.
Doctoral Degrees
A doctoral degree requires the satisfactory completion of an approved program of advanced study and original research of high quality. The PhD and ScD degrees are awarded interchangeably by all departments in the School of Engineering and the School of Science except in the fields of biology, cognitive science, neuroscience, medical engineering, and medical physics.
Some departments require a doctoral candidate to take a “minor” program outside of the principal field.
Note: The MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing is under development and slated to open in September 2019. No changes to the department or laboratory structure at MIT have been initiated for the current 2019 graduate admission season. Applicants interested in graduate education should apply to the department or graduate program conducting research in the area of interest. Applicants interested in research being conducted by faculty in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science should apply online.
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