Completion of a professional degree, whether at MIT or elsewhere is dependent upon graduate admissions and will usually require an additional two and one-half years of university. Within these headings, many subjects can be chosen from multiple options. The number of units for an MIT subject is determined by the number of hours per week a student can expect to devote to its classroom and preparation time. The normal term is 45 to 48 units. Advanced standing credit for studios is granted only in the admissions process.
Minimum residency is four regular semesters.
The department usually requires more than these two stated minimums.