MITMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

At least: 3 letters. Working applicants may combine faculty and employer letters.

Academic transcripts

Official or unofficial copies accepted for application; official copies required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Degree typically in mechanical engineering or a related field; SM thesis under MechE faculty supervision is central to the degree.
IELTS: 7.0 overall
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 100 overall; iBT 2026 scale. MyBest not accepted.; iBT classic scale. MyBest not accepted. New scale applies as published for 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.