ADMISSIONS
partner institutions
Program Overview
The MIT-WHOI Joint Program provides a high quality doctoral education leading to an internationally-recognized doctoral degree awarded by both institutions.
Navy Program
The Joint Program offers a master’s degree program for U.S. Naval Officers. The program is designed to be completed in 27 months (two years and a summer). The first year is spent taking courses and beginning research with an advisor. In the second year, the student conducts research and thesis work, culminating in a MS thesis.
Visitor Information
Both MIT and WHOI welcome visitors to our campuses. We hope you have a day to spend in Cambridge and Woods Hole. There are plenty of places to visit beyond the campus tours. For prospective students, please contact an Admissions Representative at mit-whoi-www@mit.edu who has information for making the most of your visit.
Funding
Joint Program students, who remain in good academic standing, are provided financial support, consisting of tuition and stipend, for up to five years of full-time study.
Statistics
Look to see how many applicants, offers, and students came into the Joint Program last year, and where our Alumni have ended up in their careers.
FAQs
We receive hundreds of inquiries every year regarding admissions to the Joint Program. Here you will find answers to the most common questions we are asked.
Why the MIT-WHOI Joint Program?
Students in the Joint Program have access to courses, programs and resources at one of the top oceanographic research institutions in the world (WHOI), and one of the top research universities in the world (MIT).
