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Application
MIT Graduate Admissions Statement
March 26, 2020
In response to the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessing academic performance during the global COVID-19 pandemic, MIT has adopted the following principle: MIT’s admissions committees and offices for graduate and professional schools will take the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 into account when reviewing students’ transcripts and other admissions materials as part of their regular practice of performing individualized, holistic reviews of each applicant.
In particular, as we review applications now and in the future, we will respect decisions regarding the adoption of Pass/No Record (or Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail) and other grading options during the unprecedented period of COVID-19 disruptions, whether those decisions were made by institutions or by individual students. We also expect that the individual experiences of applicants will richly inform applications and, as such, they will be considered with the entirety of a student’s record.
Ultimately, even in these challenging times, our goal remains to form graduate student cohorts that are collectively excellent and composed of outstanding individuals who will challenge and support one another.
Questions or concerns about this statement should be directed to the academic department or program to which the prospective student has applied.
How do I apply?
Fill out the Chemical Engineering
online application. The application is open from September 15th – December 1st.
What are the application requirements and deadlines?
Fill out the Chemical Engineering
online application. The application is open from mid-September to December 1.
May I use MIT's graduate application?
No. The Chemical Engineering Department has its own online application.
How do I pay for the application fee?
The online system requires you to pay with a credit card.
Can the application fee be waived or deferred?
The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) is pleased to offer fee waivers for US Citizens and US Permanent Residents who demonstrate financial hardship, are current or former members of the US Armed Forces, or who have participated in special fellowship programs, including MIT-sponsored diversity programs (e.g. ACCESS, MIT Summer Research Program, CONVERGE). The OGE Diversity Initiatives is also pleased to offer fee waivers to prospective students we have met during diversity recruitment events. International students, attending US colleges and universities, who have participated in the MIT CONVERGE or MSRP programs are also eligible for a fee waivers.
Eligibility information, online fee waiver form, and instructions >>
I applied last year; how can I reapply?
You should fill out a completely new
online application. Please indicate that you applied earlier by checking the appropriate box.
Is it OK to send copies of awards, papers or extra letters of recommendation to supplement my application?
No. Due to the volume of applications submitted to the Chemical Engineering Department, we must discourage you from sending in copies of awards, journal articles and other extraneous documents. You may only submit the required materials.
May I apply to other departments or programs outside of the Chemical Engineering department?
Yes, but keep in mind that the applications are independent of each other. We do not share supporting materials with other departments. A separate fee is required for each application.
Are there any differences in the application requirements for the different graduate programs (Ph.D., Ph.D. CEP, M.S. CEP)?
The application requirements within the Department of Chemical Engineering are the same for PhD and MSCEP programs. The application for PhDCEP requires an additional short statement and unofficial (self-reported) GRE general test scores.
Will the Department keep me informed of my application status?
We do not routinely acknowledge receipt of applications or supporting documents. Once you have submitted an application on-line you can go back in and check the status of your recommendations.
To check your admission result, you can log into your online account around the end of March. In most cases, the results will be posted rather than mailed. Information about decisions will not be given over the phone or email.
Whom do I contact if I have questions about the application process?
Please send email to
chemegrad@MIT.EDU
Can I visit your department or contact faculty before being admitted?
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit MIT. You can arrange a tour of the campus through the MIT Information Center. Official Department visits including faculty meetings and lab tours will be arranged after you have been admitted.
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GRE, IELTS or TOEFL
How can I submit my GRE score?
As of July 2020, MIT Department of Chemical Engineering will not be accepting or considering GRE scores from PhD/ScD and MSCEP applicants.
We recommend that PhDCEP applicants submit unofficial (self-reported) GRE General Test scores.
Standardized tests, such as GMAT, GRE, EA, TOEFL, IELTS, are a component of the application process and play an important role in our holistic evaluation process. However, in view of challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, we will allow candidates for the 2020-21 admission cycle to submit their application without the test and review their submitted material as is and without negative inferences. If admitted, candidates will not be required to take a test.
Additionally, applicants are welcome to submit other pieces of evidence, such as expired test scores (GMAT, GRE, EA, etc.); MITx MicroMasters, CORe, edX, MBAMath, or any other non-degree coursework completed; or certifications earned such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, etc; all of which may assist the Admissions Committee in its evaluation process.
Who is required to take the IELTS or TOEFL?
You are required to take the IELTS or TOEFL if your first language is not English. TOEFL/IELTS is waived for applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, or the United Kingdom, or for applicants who have or will earn a BS degree at a US university.
How do I report my IELTS or TOEFL scores?
Your on-line application will require you to attach a scanned copy of your test scores. Please upload a PDF file of your score report. If you have received an official score report in a paper copy, please scan and upload that. If however you received your score in an email or in an electronic report, you may take a screen-shot of that and upload that as a PDF file. You may also submit a screen-shot of your results from the testing website (in PDF format). IELTS or TOEFL scores should also be sent directly to MIT. IELTS does not require a code. Just write “Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology”. No address is required as scores are reported electronically. For reporting the TOEFL scores, the MIT institution code is 3514, and the department code is 64. IELTS and TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years.
When is the last date I can take the IELTS or TOEFL?
Applicants are expected to take the IELTS or TOEFL by November 1 to allow for proper reporting time. Applications will not be reviewed until your scores are received.
What is the minimum requirement for the IELTS?
The minimum overall band score requirement for the IELTS is 7.
What is the minimum requirement for the TOEFL?
The minimum overall score requirement for the TOEFL is 100.
Can I submit TOEFL scores instead of IELTS scores?
Yes. The Chemical Engineering Department at MIT will accept the TOEFL (as of July 16, 2013).
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Graduate Degree Programs
What degree programs do you offer in Chemical Engineering?
MIT’s Department of Chemical Engineering offers three graduate degree programs:
Can I apply to more than one degree program in your department?
No, you will need to pick one degree program to apply to.
Are interdisciplinary programs available?
The MIT Chemical Engineering Department participates in the following interdisciplinary programs. Admission procedures vary, so please contact these offices directly to obtain information and instructions.
Does the Department admit its own S.B. students to the graduate program?
We consider our own undergraduates for the M.S.CEP program, but for no other degrees. This policy is difficult for us, because we must turn away some excellent students. However, we feel very strongly that our students benefit by going to another school for an advanced degree. We make the M.S.CEP exception because the Practice School has no equivalent at other schools.
I am an undergraduate chemistry major. Do I have a chance of being admitted? Are there courses I should take to strengthen my engineering background?
We require that all incoming graduates take four core classes regardless of prior coursework. If your background is not in Chemical Engineering, please keep in mind that you will need to pass these core requirements and that this may be very difficult without experience as an undergraduate in Chemical Engineering. In the past, our faculty has admitted students from other disciplines with an educational background that we believe has prepared the student for our graduate core classes.
Chemical Engineering CORE CURRICULLUM
Is there any way to pursue part-time non-degree study at MIT?
The MIT Chemical Engineering Department administers to our full-time graduate students. Part-time study is considered “Special Student status” by MIT, and is overseen by the MIT Graduate Student Office. Please see their website for more information.
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Funding
What kind of funding is available to support students in the program?
Financial Support for graduate students in the Department of Chemical Engineering is available in the form of fellowships, research assistantships, or teaching assistantships. Students receive full tuition, a stipend and individual health coverage.
