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MITx MicroMasters: Bringing MIT to you

Advance your career. Accelerate your master’s degree.

What is the MicroMasters Credential?

MicroMasters is a professional and academic credential for online learners from anywhere in the world. Learners who pass an integrated set of MITx graduate-level courses on edX.org, and one or more proctored exams, will earn a MicroMasters credential from MITx, and can then apply for an accelerated, on campus, master’s degree program at MIT or other top universities.

MicroMasters courses offer the same learning and challenge as MIT courses.

All MITx MicroMasters courses are delivered on 
Take a series of online courses on edX, and pass all the course requirements. Proctored Tests

Pass one (or more) proctored exams—either a single final exam, or one exam for each course, depending on the program. Earn a Valuable Credential

A MicroMasters credential from MITx proves that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills to give you a competitive advantage for career success. Pursue a Master’s

Learners who complete the MicroMasters program can apply for the Master’s degree program at MIT or other universities.

MITx MicroMasters Programs

MIT plans to bring more MicroMasters programs to motivated learners like you. Sign up for our mailing list to hear about new MicroMasters programs.

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Why should I enroll? Convenient & Flexible

Take online courses on a schedule that fits your needs, and meet motivated learners who share your interests. Accelerate Your Master’s

MicroMasters is a faster path to a master’s degree from MIT and other universities, and is recognized by employers for providing deep learning in specific career fields. Save Money & Time

MicroMasters is an affordable option for professionals who can’t take off time to earn a traditional master’s degree. “We will find people who never thought they would be able to apply to MIT. And they will discover that they are much stronger in the global competition than they think.”

Rafael Reif, MIT President “Inverted admissions has the potential to disrupt traditional modes of access to higher education… We’re democratizing access to a master’s program for learners worldwide.”

Sanjay Sarma, Vice President of Open Learning, MIT

MicroMasters is a new credential

MIT has created a new credential for online learners: the “MicroMasters,” which will be granted by MITx (MIT’s online learning initiative) to students who do exceptionally well in a given set of graduate-level online courses, and in subsequent exam(s).

Join the MITx MicroMasters community

MicroMasters isn't just about courseware. Part of the the MIT experience is interacting with other exceptional students like yourself. Fill out your profile and build professional relationships with like-minded learners.

MicroMasters courses are delivered through edX.org

Use your edX.org account to enroll in a MicroMasters program and share your grades and progress with MIT. When you complete all the requirements and earn a MicroMasters credential, you can use it to apply for a master’s degree at MIT.

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