Overview

The department at Northwestern University has a wide variety of graduate programs leading to the master of science in Computer Engineering or PhD degree. The broad research interests of our faculty members creates a learning environment in which students are exposed to interdisciplinarity on a scope and scale that is rare among other programs and departments.

Student Groups & Organizations

Student groups and organizations provide an important opportunity to develop leadership skills and create opportunities to network with their fellow students, as well as faculty members, staff, and professionals in the field.

Career Paths

Students who earn the master of science in computer engineering program gain a competitive edge over their peers, working in fields such as system design and specification; university teaching and research; sales; cost analysis; management; component design, research, and development; and consulting, production, and quality control.

Many graduates of the master of science in Computer Engineering program go on to further graduate study at PhD-granting institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrons, Photons, and Bits: Adventures in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fundamentals of Computer Programming

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Fundamentals of Computer System Software
Engineering Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 714 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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GMAT

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Other requirements

General requirements

A typical applicant is expected to have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. Highly qualified candidates with other academic backgrounds may also be considered.

Academic Record

Statement of Purpose: This part of the overall application carries an extremely important weight, and the ones that are written in a clear and focused manner will be favored.

A minimum of two letters is required, but applicants may submit up to three. It is a common expectation that students be willing to waive the right to view their letters without question.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45946 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45946 USD / year

≈ 45946 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45946 USD / year

≈ 45946 USD / year

Additional Details

per quarter

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Evanston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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