Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 100 OR IELTS: 7
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
Transport Management
Overview
The interdepartmental structure of the program allows students greater flexibility in developing individual programs of study that cross both disciplinary and departmental lines.
Features
- The program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is administered by the Transportation Education Committee, a faculty committee responsible for admissions and oversight of program requirements.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- 120 units of graduate level subjects, including a doctoral core program consisting of two subject areas
- General exam (following the completion of academic year two)
- PhD proposal (during academic year three)
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: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Statement of objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English proficiency exam scores
- GRE scores
- CV or Resume
Tuition Fees
International: 90,724 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 90,724 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
Domestic / In-State: 90,724 AUD / year (≈ 64,310 USD / year)
Living costs
Cambridge, United States: 2,559–5,299 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Transportation.