About the course
The program is open to qualified students with a suitable background in technology and a degree in engineering, science or architecture. It provides a focus for those interested in the development and application of advanced technology for buildings. Students in this program take subjects in engineering disciplines along with subjects that deal with the application of these topics to buildings. The minimum residency requirement for the PhD degree is two years, two or three years in residence beyond the SM degree are likely to be necessary. Those entering the program with only a bachelor's degree, should plan on completing the program in five years. Candidates are expected to be registered at MIT until the PhD dissertation is completed. Only under special circumstances will students be allowed to carry out any of their research while not in residence at MIT. Completion of all of the requirements for the PhD?including the dissertation?is usually accomplished in four to six years. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Transcripts for all relevant degrees, official or unofficial, must be uploaded to the application system. TOEFL Ibt - 100. TOEFL Pbt - 600. IELTS is 7.
English language requirements
7.0
Overall IELTS band score
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0
Application deadline:
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Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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