$53,369 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Transportation
- The interdisciplinary doctoral program in transportation provides a structured and direct follow-on doctoral program for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Transportation or other transportation-related master’s degree programs offered at MIT or elsewhere.
- Outstanding applicants without a master's degree can also be considered for admission to the doctoral program. The interdisciplinary structure allows students great flexibility in developing individual programs of study that cross both disciplinary and departmental lines.
- The program is administered by a faculty committee responsible for admissions, establishment and oversight of program requirements, and conduct of the general examination and dissertation defense.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $50100 | $50100 | $50100 | $50100 |
| Books and supply | $3269 | $3269 | $3269 | $3269 |
| Total Fees | $53369 | $53369 | $53369 | $53369 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 330 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students require a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Students should have a strong quantitative background (the Accounting group requires calculus)
- Students need to have exposure to microeconomics and macroeconomics (the Accounting group requires microeconomics)
- Students should have at least a 3.5 GPA.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
- Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.5 or 60% in the final years of the program.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.