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The Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) master’s program is designed to be flexible and affordable. Students complete the accelerated degree on campus in eight months (one spring and one summer semester), reducing both time and cost. 

The degree is accelerated because all applicants will have already taken five online courses to earn their credential in the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) MicroMasters program before they can apply. If admitted, students receive academic credit for the courses taken online. The DEDP MicroMasters course fees range from $250–1,000 per course and are income-based, making high-quality education accessible worldwide. This innovative structure lowers the overall cost of the master’s degree while increasing flexibility and maintaining the academic rigor offered by MIT.

Approximate tuition costs for the in-person component of the degree (two semesters) are available below. Please note that the estimated costs are subject to change. 

Spring 2026 semester tuition: $32,155
Estimated summer 2025 semester tuition (capstone): $695
Health insurance: $2,667 (for the spring and summer semesters)
Student life fee: $210
Estimated living expenses: $29,242.50
Total: $64,969.50

For additional information about MIT tuition, refer to the Registrar’s Office website.

Living expenses may vary during the summer semester depending on the location of the capstone. The estimates provided above are based on the MIT cost of living for the full duration of the capstone. Costs may also differ if you plan to attend the program with dependents or a spouse. More information about living expenses is available on the MIT Graduate Admissions website. Keep in mind that MIT’s estimates reflect a 12-month period, while DEDP students typically spend up to 8 months on campus.

Financial assistance is available on a limited basis and cannot be guaranteed for all students. The Student Financial Services website offers additional guidance on financing your master’s degree. Applicants are also encouraged to explore fellowship and scholarship opportunities through the Office of Graduate Education’s searchable databases.

Mexican Fund for Development of Human Resources (FIDERH)

As a program on the Mexican central bank's directory of preferred academic programs, any admitted student from Mexico will be eligible for a loan of up to 200,000 MXN through FIDERH with a 12 month grace period following graduation and low or no interest accumulated. Learn more at the FIDERH website.

Lemann Foundation Fellowship

Due to the generosity of the Lemann Foundation, the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) MicroMasters and Master’s programs are now offering scholarships and fellowships to scholars in Brazil. These scholarship and fellowship programs aim to support the education of leaders committed to Brazil's social transformation. All eligible admitted students will be automatically considered for this fellowship. 

To be eligible for the DEDP Lemann Foundation Fellowship, you must: 

  • Have been born in or currently reside in Brazil

  • Be admitted to the DEDP master's program

  • Demonstrate financial need by completing the relevant portions of the DEDP master's application

DEDP program fellowships

The DEDP program offers a limited number of full and partial fellowships each year, depending on student eligibility, need, and funding availability.