MITPhysicsMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Program Info

Official source

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Fields: Physics
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: Sep 15, 2026
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Program Overview

Application Result

1 cases

0 admitted0 waitlisted1 rejected

Score Distribution

0 admitted samples

No admitted GPA score sample is available for this program.

Documents Required

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of objectives

CV or resume

Experience questions provide CV-like listings of research, teaching, and community engagement; a separate resume upload may also be used as applicable.

Personal statement

Optional

Optional.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters are sufficient for a complete application (up to 6 may be submitted). Letters should address individual work and special strengths.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Scan of transcript(s); if degree in progress, include current-semester subjects. Fall grades may be added after the deadline when available. Official transcripts required as a condition of matriculation if admitted.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Competitive holistic review; no minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation for doctoral study in physics; prior research experience, publications, awards, and honors are extremely helpful, particularly in areas of interest.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Accepted alternative when ELP is required. Electronic scores to MIT Graduate Admissions.
TOEFL: 100 overall; Required for non-native English speakers unless waived. Institute code 3514; Physics department code 76. Self-reported scores OK for initial screening; official scores required if admitted.
GRE: Optional; Physics GRE (PGRE) recommended but not required; general and subject tests recommended but not required per OGE. All applications receive full consideration with or without GRE scores.