MITChemistryMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

2 cases

1 admitted0 waitlisted1 rejected

1 admitted samples

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Official sources are the final authority

Personal statement

Describe character and experiences that will contribute to the department and the field.

CV or resume

Entered in text, MS Word, or PDF; include specific research experiences.

Recommendation letters x 3

At least 3 and no more than 5 recommenders; notify writers well in advance of the deadline.

Research statement

Recommended length 1,000–1,500 words.

Unofficial transcript(s)

PDF college transcript(s) uploaded to the application (English). Official transcripts required only if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Fall Term (September) entry only. No hard GPA cutoff published on the Chemistry application pages.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation for doctoral study in chemistry; research experience is strongly emphasized in the application materials.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Accepted alternative to TOEFL for applicants whose primary language is not English. Electronic scores to MIT Graduate Admissions; current scores only (less than 2 years old).
TOEFL: Old scale: 100 overall; Required if primary language is not English. MIT reporting code 3514; department code 62. Scores must be less than 2 years old.
GRE: Not considered; GRE test scores are not accepted for applications.