International Students
International students contribute to the rich diversity of the MIT community. Of the approximately 11,000 students at MIT, roughly 3,600 are international students, hailing from over 110 different countries. International Students Office (ISO) The ISO assists international students in maintaining their legal status in the United States, provides support for their dependents, and promotes interaction with and […]
Community & belonging
While you’ve come to MIT to gain important knowledge and conduct research, we know that you are more than your academic profile. The interpersonal connections you make and the environment in which you study are essential parts of your successful graduate education. Explore these pages to learn about the broad array of resources and programming […]
Procedures
At MIT, a regular graduate student is one who is registered for a program of advanced study and research leading to a post-baccalaureate degree. A regular graduate student may concurrently hold an appointment as a research assistant, a teaching assistant, or an instructor. All graduate-level applicants must apply through the online application portal. Each department […]
Admissions process
MIT Graduate Admissions is a decentralized network that extends across all six academic schools and a total of 48 departmental programs, labs, or centers that offer graduate degree programs. Helpful terms Below are some terms you will encounter when applying to MIT. To better understand the admissions process, please refer to this guide when necessary. […]
Graduate Admissions
Welcome Newly admitted students are welcomed to the MIT community. Starting graduate school may feel like an overwhelming life change, but MIT’s extensive resources and support are always available to help guide incoming students. Discover & explore Why choose MIT? Our own graduate students have asked this very same question, and have shared their insights […]
Taxes
The Institute is obliged to withhold federal and Massachusetts income taxes from the salaries of teaching and research assistants. For tax purposes, research assistant and teaching assistant salaries are considered as “earned income” as a result of the services rendered. Therefore, assistants must go to the Atlas About Me page to update their Tax Withholding […]
Support for activities and community
Looking for funding for your student group or activities? There are numerous funding sources on campus that may be a match for you.
Loans
Graduate students who have pursued available grants, fellowships, and assistantships may also apply for student loans. Learn more about loans in the OGE’s graduate policies and procedures resources. Information on applying for federal and MIT loans for graduate students is available from Student Financial Services, Building E17-294.
Workshops
Spring 2026 workshops The Office of Graduate Education will host a series of funding presentations and workshops during the Spring 2026 semester. This semester’s workshops are laid out below and additions will be made throughout the semester so continue to check back for updates. Graduate Fellowships — General Overview 1Feb 12, 12:00 PM PM via […]
Graduate Policies and Procedures
Graduate Policies & Procedures (GPP) sets forth policies and procedures that apply to MIT graduate students. GPP addresses registration and degrees; financial assistance; and roles and responsibilities of graduate students, faculty members, and structures at the departmental and institutional levels. We urge graduate officers and graduate academic program staff to become familiar with these policies […]
Writing
MIT offers multiple support systems to help graduate students develop their writing. Writing & Communication Center The Writing and Communication Center (E18, Room 233) offers several services to MIT graduate and undergraduate students during the academic year. Students can get free individual consultation about any writing difficulty, from questions about grammar to matters of style, […]
The Goodwin Medal
The Goodwin Medal Each year, MIT awards the Goodwin Medal to a graduate TA or Instructor-G (IG) who has performed above and beyond the norm, and whose teaching efforts can truly be characterized as “conspicuously effective.” Conspicuously effective TAs demonstrate some commitment to supporting student learning above and beyond excellence in typical TA tasks. Descriptions […]
Teaching at MIT
Teaching is central to MIT’s educational mission. Serving as a teaching assistant (TA) provides graduate students a wealth of opportunities to develop their skills. Each year, MIT awards the Goodwin Medal to a graduate TA or Instructor (G) who has performed above and beyond the norm, and whose teaching efforts can truly be characterized as “conspicuously effective.” […]
Entrepreneurship
Balancing academics, research, and entrepreneurship MIT’s top two priorities – providing a quality education for students and driving innovation through cutting-edge research – often lead to entrepreneurship activities. MIT’s emphasis on “learning by doing” suffuses not only the academic curriculum, but also the way that we bring ideas to fruition. However, it is important to […]
Career & Professional Development
Whether you’re interested in academia or industry, here’s how to advance your career and professional development. In this section, learn about resources for career planning and professional development for Master’s and PhD students at MIT, including leadership, teaching, and writing. You will find robust resources at the Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) office, including […]
Resources
These individual resources are available to support you: OGE GradSupport Advice and counsel on a variety of issues including: Contact gradsupport@mit.edu (617) 253-4860 Departmental graduate administrators Key representative responsible for a broad array of services and resources that generally include: ContactFind your department’s administrator for contact info Departmental graduate officers The graduate officer is the faculty member or senior […]
GradSupport
GradSupport is here to help. We provide private advising and support for MIT graduate students navigating academic, personal, and professional hurdles. Challenges are easier to solve together — we’re here to help. Due to high volume, students are seen by appointment only. The GradSupport team can provide advice and counsel on a variety of issues […]
Student Support & Development
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. Graduate education is a journey of constant growth, as students stretch to meet each new experience. We’re here to help you challenge yourself, to energize your self-care practice, and to support you in times of difficulty. We also point to many resources around diversity and community. So, how can we […]
About the Blog
Welcome to the MIT Grad Blog! These pages provide a window into the lives of MIT graduate students. They write of their experiences– navigating MIT, braving that first Boston winter, taking the formidable machine learning class, discovering the best boba this side of the river, persisting through any number of side quests, adventuring abroad, and […]
Contact Us
General questions Grad-Ed@mit.edu | (617) 253-4860 👉 For direct general questions; quickest response time during business hours. Graduate Admissions GradAdmissions Help Desk 👉 For questions about general admissions information, application requirements, deadlines, or application fee waivers. ❗ Questions about application status or a specific graduate program (e.g. program curriculum, application requirements, eligibility, or financial support) […]
Graduate admissions policies
Graduate Admissions Policies Graduate admissions is governed by external and internal policies. In addition to the general policies listed below, departments have their own admissions policies that guide their application processes. For more information about department policies, please visit our Degree Programs site and select your program of interest. Graduate Policies and Procedures The Office […]
Services
The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) includes the office’s headquarters as well as support for the Graduate Student Council. We offer the following services to students and staff: Prospective student support Use our admissions pages to find the MIT graduate program that’s the best match for you. Prepare for your graduate education with the MIT […]
Welcome
Welcome to the Office of Graduate Education (OGE)! Here in the OGE, we take pride in our part of each graduate student’s journey toward their degree — and we take pride in you, our current and prospective graduate students. MIT graduate students’ daily experiences embody the motto of “mens et manus,” or “mind and hand,” […]
Services & team
Together, we foster academic excellence and quality of life for MIT’s community of graduate students. The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) provides a number of services to current and prospective graduate students as well as departments, including student support and development; diversity- and community-building; advice on fellowships and financial wellbeing; oversight of policies and procedures; […]
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Student finances & employment
MIT makes financial support available to graduate students from a variety of sources and in several different forms. Some forms of support are granted solely on the basis of merit; others are granted on the basis of financial need, a combination of merit and need, or on other factors. Neither the department nor the Institute […]
Events & Blog
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Staff
Meet the Office of Graduate Education staff Our staff look forward to speaking with you! Please click into staff member profiles to see specific examples of how they can help you, as well as their schedules, contact information, and office locations. Headquarters If you have general questions — including those about admissions and petitions — […]
Rethinking orientation in the COVID-19 era
Orientation is the stepping stone of the graduate student life experience at MIT. Every year, the Graduate Student Council (GSC) Orientation Committee (OC) organizes a series of orientation events for incoming graduate students. Unlike many other American universities, the MIT graduate orientation is not a one-day or one-week event. For instance, orientation lasted over four […]
All-weather outings/innings in the Northeast
Moving to Boston from the Bay Area to start school at MIT, I had already mentally prepared to reduce my outdoor climbing and indoor climbing train time. Paradoxically, while being in the Bay Area, while I had access to world-class climbing destinations within a 4 hour drive, distance was a barrier that made those destinations […]
Times may have changed, but MIT will not
My first year at MIT was filled with opportunities, more than I was able to take advantage of. In just one walk down the Infinite corridor, I could pick out a dozen flyers that piqued my interest. I deliberately slowed down, knowing that I had four to five more years to explore all that MIT […]
