Applying to MIT-SCALE Graduate Programs

Read this section carefully to determine which application requirements, dates, and forms are relevant to you! 

  • All candidates must apply online.
  • You will use MIT's apply.mit.edu system to apply to master's programs at CTL, LCL, NISCI, LBORO, and/or ZLC, or the GCLOG certificate program. Use the links below to the correct instructions and form for the program(s).
  • The residential and blended master's program application requirements vary.
  • You may apply to multiple MIT SCALE master's programs with a single application form (but note there is one form for blended programs, another for residential) and a single fee. 
  • Registration for Executive Education and short courses is done directly on the centers' sites. Start on the SCALE Exec Ed page and navigate to your center of interest.
  • Are you looking for online SCx and MicroMasters courses? Start here. 

Ready to go?

To apply to SCALE’s highly competitive degree programs, you must submit more than just an application form. See below for the supplemental documents you will need and links to more detailed admission info for the program(s) you wish to apply to.

Application Deadlines – Class of 2026

Residential programs:

  • Round 1 Deadline: November 1, 2024
  • Round 2 Deadline: January 31, 2025
  • Round 3 Deadline: March 28, 2025*

Blended programs:

  • Round 1 Deadline: January 10, 2025
  • Round 2 Deadline: June 20, 2025

*ZLC, LCL, and NISCI may accept applications on a rolling basis after the published deadlines have passed.

Application Requirements at a Glance

10-Month Master's (CTL, LCL, ZLC, NISCI MSc) and NISCI MBA Programs

Eligibility: Applicants must have at least 2 years' work experience (5+ years is ideal) and strong quantitative skills, including some college-level calculus, linear algebra, and probability/statistics.   

  • Online Application (apply.mit.edu residential application form)
  • Resumé or CV
  • Transcripts
  • SC0x or GMAT/GRE*
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Recommendations (2)
  • Video Statement
  • IELTS/TOEFL (required of applicants from non-English-speaking nations)

*Required for applicants to the MIT SCM residential program. See application instructions for more info.

Master's Programs Application Instructions

Blended & Accelerated Master's (CTL and ZLC)

Eligibility: Applicants must be MicroMasters Program Credential holders.

  • Online Application (apply.mit.edu residential application form)
  • Resumé or CV
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives
  • Recommendations (2)
  • Video Statement
  • Proposed Research Project
  • IELTS/TOEFL (required of applicants from non-English-speaking nations)

Go to master's programs application instructions

GCLOG Graduate Certificate Program

Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master's program in a relevant area at a reputable university in Latin America. See additional info on eligibility.

GCLOG Application Deadlines:

Round I: November 17, 2024
Round II: January 26, 2025
Round III: March 31, 2025

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Go to GCLOG application instructions