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Massachusetts Institute of Technology GRE requirements (2026)

MIT sets GRE policy by department. EECS does not use the GRE at all (except its LGO program); other departments vary, so check the one you are applying to.

Updated 12 Jun 2026Last checked 12 Jun 20264 min read

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with world-leading programs in engineering, computer science, and the physical sciences. GRE policy is set by each department.

GRE requirement by program

Massachusetts Institute of Technology sets its GRE policy by program, so there is rarely a single university-wide answer. Below is each program we have checked, with its status, a link to the program's own admissions page, and the date we last confirmed it.

Program	Status	Official source	Last checked
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS)	Not accepted EECS does not use GRE scores, regardless of citizenship. The one exception is the LGO program, which does require the GRE.	eecs.mit.edu	Jun 2026
Other departments PhD and masters	Varies by program Each department sets its own policy. Confirm on MIT's Office of Graduate Education GRE page and your department's site.	oge.mit.edu	Jun 2026

Each status was read from the program's own admissions page (last checked 12 06 2026). Policies change between cycles; always confirm on the linked official page before you apply.

Not the program you need? The status is set department by department. Use the three-step check on the is the GRE required page to confirm any program in a couple of minutes.

Should you submit a GRE score?

Where Massachusetts Institute of Technology marks a program Optional, a score comfortably above the program's admitted-student median can strengthen a borderline application, especially for funded or international applicants. Below that median, your effort is usually better spent on the required parts of the file. Where a program is Not accepted, do not send a score, it will not be reviewed.

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Frequently asked questions

It varies by department. EECS does not use the GRE at all (except the LGO program). Other departments set their own policy, so confirm the one you are applying to.

No. MIT EECS states it does not use GRE scores during admission, regardless of citizenship, with the single exception of the LGO program.

Every status here is read from the program's own admissions page and dated. Policies change between cycles, so always confirm on the linked official page before you apply. See our editorial standards for how we source and date claims.

GRE policy is set program by program, so two departments at the same university can differ. Use the three-step check on our is the GRE required guide to confirm any program in a couple of minutes.

If you can score at or above the program's admitted-student median, a strong score is a low-risk way to add a signal, especially for funded or international applicants. Below that, focus on the required parts. A free mock is the fastest way to see where you would land.