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    Applied Mathematics

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    Cambridge, USIn-person
    $84,550.00
    Tuition
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    42
    Cohort
    students
    $90.00
    App fee

    Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a in-person master's program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $84,550.

    About the program

    The Applied Mathematics program covers topics including astrophysics, combinatorics, fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, mathematics of data, and theory of computation. Students pursue research under faculty supervision with coursework, oral qualifying exam, teaching, and original thesis.

    Focus: research
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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Submitting GRE scores is entirely optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score required: 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum score required: 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $36,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $84,550.
    Is Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How competitive is Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
    Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.
    How large is the Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cohort?
    Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 42 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for Applied Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 12 months OPT (US)