The MIT application includes a statement of purpose, an official academic transcript from each college/university attended, and three letters of recommendation.
In addition, prospective students are very strongly urged to send a copy of a major research paper (a term paper, research report, or thesis). The paper need not be about linguistics, but it should demonstrate an applicant's ability to pursue serious scholarly inquiry. Papers should be submitted electronically. Please go to https://www.dlp.mit.edu/admissions/ for further instructions.
Applicants can download the application through the admissions website or can apply on-line through CollegeNet, an on-line application provider (preferred method).
To download the application or access the on-line application, go to the MIT graduate admissions website.
The application fee is $70.00 in US funds. Major credit cards, check or money orders are acceptable forms of payment if submitting a paper application. Checks and money orders should be made out to MIT. Do not send cash.
If you are applying on-line, you must pay by credit card or by check on-line.
MIT Linguistics and Philosophy
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Bldg. 32-D808
Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
Please try to include all supporting materials (transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) with your application.
Send any supporting materials separately to the department if you fill out the application form online.
Students are only admitted into the program in the fall. The application deadline is January 2nd for the following September. Decisions are communicated to applicants by early March.
