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SM Operations Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

The Operations Research Center coordinates PhD and SM degrees in operations research, giving a strong background in OR theory and the practical techniques used to build models for a wide variety of applications. The Center reports jointly to MIT Sloan and the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.

Faculty: MIT Sloan and MIT Schwarzman College of Computing  |  Department: Operations Research Center  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Operations Research Center (SM and PhD): admission is for fall only; application deadline December 1. GRE is optional. International applicants submit IELTS, TOEFL and/or Duolingo English Test scores unless exempt or waived. Three recommendation letters, a statement of objectives of up to two pages, CV, unofficial transcripts, a short video essay and a $90 application fee (may be waived). Selected applicants interview by video conference, typically in February.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 66,720 a year (2026-2027). Institute-wide graduate tuition for a 9-month academic year (12-month rate is $89,775); excludes fees, insurance, housing and other costs. Source

Apply through the official page: https://oge.mit.edu/graduate-admissions/

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