Partially funded

MIT Graduate Funding (fellowships and assistantships)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Scholarship overview

Graduate financial support at MIT is provided mainly by academic departments and varies by programme. Support can take the form of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, scholarships, grants and employment such as Graduate Resident Advisor positions.

Programmes are classed as fully funded (tuition plus salary or stipend for students in good standing), partially funded, or self-funded.

Award Information

  • Applicants are considered for appointments and awards after acceptance into a graduate programme.
  • Criteria vary by programme; most support is granted for merit, some for need or a combination.
  • International applicants follow the same admission process as domestic applicants.
  • Graduate tuition 2025-2026: $64,310 for nine months and $22,220 summer tuition for enrolled students; some programmes differ.
  • Fully funded programmes cover tuition and a salary or stipend.
  • On-campus housing ranges from $1,075 to $3,701 per month.
  1. Choose a degree programme in the Degree Programs directory.
  2. Apply through the department's application portal by its deadline.
  3. Funding is assessed after admission by the department.

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How selection works

Decisions are made by the admitting department.

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