Media Arts and Sciences

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617-253-5114
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Website:
Media Arts and Sciences

Application Opens:
September 15

Deadline:
Master of Science (SM): December 15 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Doctorate (PhD): Internal applicants only

Fee:
$90.00

Fall Term (September)

Master of Science in Media Arts and Sciences (SM)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)*

*The PhD degree is available to current MIT Media Arts and Sciences master’s students only.

Below are all of the research groups based at the MIT Media Lab. Groups accepting new applications will be listed in the application system.

Affective Computing
Biomechatronics
Camera Culture
Center for Bits and Atoms
Center for Constructive Communication
City Science
Conformable Decoders
Fluid Interfaces
Future Sketches
Human Dynamics
Lifelong Kindergarten
Molecular Machines
Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek
Opera of the Future
Personal Robots
Poetic Justice
Responsive Environments
Sculpting Evolution
Signal Kinetics
Space Enabled
Synthetic Neurobiology
Tangible Media
Viral Communications

Online application
Personal Statement
Statement of objectives, including a list of ≤3 faculty members or research groups with whom you wish to work
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts
English proficiency exam scores – international applicants only
CV or Resume
Electronic portfolio

For all applicants:

MAS does not accept GRE scores and will not consider GRE scores in the evaluation of your application.

For international applicants:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score required: 7
Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions
Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Minimum score required: 100 (iBT)
Institute code: 3514
Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Duolingo English Test (DET)

Minimum score required: 135
Electronic scores send to: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graduate Admissions
Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Cambridge English Qualification (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency exams)

Minimum score required: 185
Electronic scores may be sent to: MIT Graduate Admissions
Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Review the Graduate Admissions test scores policy here.

Dept ELP waiver policy: MAS does not grant English Language Proficiency test waivers. We are not accepting appeals to this policy at this time. Please plan to provide test scores in order to submit your application.

Department ELP Waiver Policy:

MAS does not grant English Language Proficiency test waivers. We are not accepting appeals to this policy at this time. Please plan to provide test scores in order to submit your application.

Application, Statement of Objectives, and Portfolio:

Applicants must specify up to three research groups with whom they are applying to work. Please include this information at the top of the statement of objectives and in the “Research Groups of Interest” section of the online application.

Some research groups require the submission of a portfolio of relevant work, and most other groups will accept such portfolios for consideration. Consult the applicant information webpages of the research groups you are applying to for specific requirements. Read more about portfolio requirements here.

Any other supplemental materials should be submitted using the online application system as well; paper documents are not accepted.

All MAS graduate students are currently fully supported (tuition, medical insurance, plus a stipend).

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