Apply to EAPS

Prospective students, start here!

  • Check out our graduate program overview for a list of degrees offered and details on our areas of study.
  • EAPS graduate students in most cases pursue a doctoral degree. It is not necessary to earn a master’s degree before applying to the doctoral program.
  • Applicants interested in a master’s degree are advised to reach out to faculty prior to applying to ensure there is a faculty member who is potentially interested in acting as your advisor for master’s studies.

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Have questions?

  • All prospective undergraduate students apply to MIT through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, regardless of their intended program of study. 
  • Once admitted, MIT first-year students choose a department for their major at the end of their first spring term. 

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Thinking about taking the leap and applying to grad school?

The EAPS Student Advisory Council (E-SAC) sponsors a student-run volunteer program providing tips and informal support for those navigating the graduate admissions process in EAPS. The program generally runs September through mid-November each year and the E-SAC site contains many resource links helpful for anyone considering grad school.

EXPLORE E-SAC APPLICATION MENTORSHIP RESOURCES