MIT Political Science

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Graduate Admissions

Application forms are available from the Graduate Admissions Office:

Graduate Admissions Office
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Building 3-103
Cambridge, MA 02139

Telephone: 617-253-4897

The deadline for submitting an application for admission is Dec. 15th

All applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Aptitude Test. The institution code is 3514. The department code is 1902.

Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The institution code is 3514. The department code is 92. The minimum score required is 600 paper-based/250 computer-based/100 internet-based. We also accept the IELTS. The minimum required score is 7.

It is suggested that these tests be taken as early as possible as all scores should be received by the application deadline.

Applicants from all disciplines are welcome. Applicants need not have majored in political science, though some prior course work in political science or related subjects, such as history, economics, philosophy, psychology, or sociology is helpful.

Please review the Department of Political Science additional instructions page prior to submitting an application. Please refer to the frequently asked questions page for futher information about the department and admissions process.

Students are admitted as degree candidates only for September.

Individuals wishing to enroll in one or more selected subjects instead of a degree program may apply for admission as a Special Student. Please consult with the MIT Office of Admissions (617-253-4897) for application information.