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GRADUATE STUDIES

In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of modern research, we do not have traditional academic departments and do not award degrees by specific research area.

Instead, students may work towards a Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degree in one of four subjects—Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering Sciences—or graduate with a Ph.D. in the Science, Technology & Management program (with Harvard Business School).

Those students earning a degree in Engineering Sciences can specialize in one of the following areas:  Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

OUR PROGRAMS

Our doctoral and master’s degree programs lie at the interfaces of engineering, the applied sciences, and technology.

Primary areas for research include:

>> Full list of programs (including collaborative options)

DEGREE REquirements

Our graduate programs are administered through Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

For complete information read the requirements for each graduate degree (master of science, master of engineering, doctor of philosophy).

student life

Dudley House
Dudley House is dedicated to serving the diverse extracurricular needs of the students of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

GSAS Student Survival Guide
The GSAS Student Survival Guide was written a few years ago by graduate students for entering students like you.

Registrar's Office
The Registrar’s Office website will provide you with lots of useful information, including links to the course catalog and to the academic calendar.

GSAS Student Handbook (PDF)
The GSAS Student Handbook, which describes the regulations and rules that apply to students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, is available online at this site.