The MIT Sloan PhD Program seeks students who demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability, have excellent academic records, exhibit a strong commitment to a career in research, and have previously worked in disciplines related to the intended area of concentration. 

Dates and Deadlines

The 2026 application for admission is live and can be accessed here. The deadline for submission of all materials is December 1, 2025.

Admissions Requirements

The following are general requirements you should meet to apply to the MIT Sloan PhD Program. Complete instructions concerning application requirements are available in the online application.

General Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • A strong quantitative background (the Accounting group requires calculus)
  • Exposure to microeconomics and macroeconomics (the Accounting group requires microeconomics)

A Guide to Business PhD Applications by Abhishek Nagaraj (PhD 2016) may be of interest.

Nondiscrimination Policy: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment.

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Application Components

PhD Program Events

PhD Program Program & Admissions Overviews

October PhD Program Overview

During this webinar, you will hear from the PhD Program team and have the chance to ask questions about the application and admissions process.

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PhD Program Program & Admissions Overviews

November 13 PhD Program Overview

During this webinar, you will hear from the PhD Program team and have the chance to ask questions about the application and admissions process.

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PhD Program Program & Admissions Overviews

Application Q&A PhD Program Overview

During this webinar, you will hear from the PhD Program team and have the chance to ask questions about the application and admissions process.

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