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Admissions

Contact

Admissions Office Contact Information

nse-admissions@mit.edu
  • Applications open on September 15 and close on December 15. You can apply through the MIT applications website.
  • Applications for graduate studies in the Department are accepted only through the Online System.
  • The GRE General exam is optional.
Application assistance

Application assistance

NSE GAAP (Graduate Application Assistance Program) is a volunteer-based, student-run program which provides assistance to applicants from communities historically underrepresented in higher education, including students from communities underrepresented in STEM, students with non-traditional academic backgrounds, and students from academic institutions which have not historically sent many students to MIT. Applicants are paired with a graduate student who can answer questions about NSE and MIT, provide feedback on materials to create a stronger application, and guide applicants through the application process. If you are currently considering applying to NSE and would like to participate in NSE GAAP, please fill out this form.

Application components

Application Components

  • Statement of objectives: Your research goals and description of experiences describing why you are a good candidate for admission
  • 3 letters of recommendation: You are responsible for notifying and reminding your recommenders about the December 15 deadline. Letters of recommendation are due at the same time as the rest of the application. You may not submit more than 3 letters of recommendation.
  • Education history, resume/CV and other relevant experiences: 
Final, official transcripts are required for all admitted students who choose to enroll in our program. Failing to complete an in-progress degree or uploading a transcript that has been tampered with will result in the admission offer being rescinded.
  • Test scores: the GRE is optional;
TOEFL, IELTS or the Cambridge English exam – required for all applicants who do not meet the criteria for an exemption. NSE does not offer English Language Exam waivers.

Other useful information

Other useful information

NSE Degree Programs

MIT Graduate Admissions

NSE Application Information Page

LGO Website – Apply directly to Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) for the dual degree MBA/MS program.

CSE Admissions Website – Apply directly to Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) for the joint doctoral degree program in Nuclear Computational Science and Engineering.