Overview

About the Program

The History program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) does not look like a high school survey; instead of memorizing names and dates, you learn to think critically about important issues and to develop a rich, empathetic understanding of our ancestors. Texts, visuals and aural media, lectures and discussions work together to make vivid the experience of men and women who have lived here before us.

The study of History teaches different ways to think critically about the past, present and future of the world. When paired with an MIT background in science and engineering, a major or minor in history can lead to a variety of employment and graduate school opportunities. Some of our graduates have gone on to do advanced work in History at the nation’s top programs, but others have undertaken graduate work in other academic fields in the Humanities and elsewhere, or gone on to graduate work and careers in fields such as law or business.

A Los Angeles Times op-ed piece in May 2016 notes that “the study of History opens a variety of career paths, and teaches the nuanced analytical skills that will be in demand throughout careers undertaken in the first half of the twenty-first century.” Those interested in post-undergraduate opportunities for History students should consult Careers for History Majors, a web site compiled by the American Historical Association.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The History of Now

How to Stage a Revolution

Ancient and Medieval Studies

World History and Its Fault Lines Since 1800

The History of American Presidential Elections

Black Matters: Introduction to Black Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

180 MIT units

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Essay

Two letters of recommendation

Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript

For non-native English speakers, we strongly recommend providing the results of an English proficiency exam if you have been using English for fewer than 5 years or do not speak English at home or in school, so that we may consider that information alongside the rest of your application

We do not have cut off or recommended scores for the ACT or SAT as scores are evaluated within an applicant’s context

Tuition Fee

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International

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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