Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
- Mathematics
Overview
Features
The Mathematics department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) programs covering a broad range of topics leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and the Doctor of Science degrees (the student chooses which to receive; they are functionally equivalent).
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Algebraic Geometry
- Algebraic Topology
- Analysis/PDE
- Combinatorics
- General Applied Mathematics
What students do after studying Mathematics
This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes.
Total alumni: 3,684
What they do / Where they work:
- Research — 19% (690)
- Engineering — 16% (586)
- Business Development — 14% (508)
- Education — 13% (490)
- Information Technology — 8% (294)
- Other — 30% (1116)
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: 90
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Online application
- Statement of objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts (required upon admission)
- 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 / Out-of-State / Domestic (In-State): 90,308 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
Living costs
Cambridge, United States: 2,547–5,274 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.