Overview

The Nuclear Science and Engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may serve either as the first part of the student's work for a more advanced degree or as training for professional employment in nuclear engineering.

Key Features

The Department’s field of study is nuclear reactions and radiation, their applications, and their consequences. We generate, control, and apply nuclear reactions and radiation for the benefit of society and the environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nuclear Reactor Engineering

Nuclear Reactor Physics

Nuclear Materials

Fusion

Nuclear Science and Technology

Nuclear Security and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Nuclear Engineering View 230 other Masters in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Three letters of recommendation.

If your language of instruction beginning in primary school was not English, you'll need to take the TOEFL or the IELTS.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year
Out-of-State

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64310 USD / year

≈ 64310 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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