Graduate tuition

What you need to know

The table below reflects standard graduate tuition rates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Amounts are per term, unless noted. Payment of full tuition in the fall or spring terms also covers subjects offered for academic credit during the Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January.

Graduate programs in the Sloan School of Management have their own tuition rates, and certain other graduate programs at MIT also employ “non-standard” tuition. Special students and visiting students should refer to the tuition and fee information specific to them.

For more detailed information regarding specific costs for tuition and fees; books and supplies; and housing, food, and transportation, please visit the Cost of attendance page on the Student Financial Services (SFS) website.

Some key points to remember:

• Tuition for thesis students is based on registration and residency status. View our Graduate Thesis Rules tables by year by choosing from the drop-down menu.
• There are a number of additional miscellaneous fees associated with registering at MIT.
• Students who finish their thesis early or withdraw during a term can have their tuition prorated.
• Students in approved programs registering for thesis work or other approved research subjects in the summer are eligible for a summer tuition subsidy.