Overview

Transportation is a dynamic field: technological, economic, social, political, and regulatory changes continually alter the environment in which transportation services are demanded and provided. The design, operation, and effectiveness of transportation services are closely connected to other social and economic systems.

Rapid changes in the transportation environment and the interrelationships between transportation, urban systems, information services, and production planning require transportation professionals to be well-trained in fundamental disciplines, to be able to adapt to change, and to have the vision and insight needed to implement creative options in a dynamic world.

Career Paths

The Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning program at Northwestern University prepares the student to identify and solve transportation problems. Educational components develop the students' knowledge of transportation systems, modes, and institutions, and enhance their quantitative skills in operations research, economics, and statistics.

The PhD program represents a significant advance beyond the training achieved in the master of science program, preparing students for careers in teaching, research, and advanced applications in transportation by engaging them with in-depth study and research in collaboration with faculty members.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Analysis

Engineering Possibilities: Decision Science in the Age of Smart Technologies

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Earth Surface Engineering
Environmental Systems and Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Transport Management View 29 other Masters in Transport Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Transcript: Applicants to Northwestern University will no longer be required to mail paper copies of their transcripts during the application process. Instead, applicants will be required to upload scanned versions of their unofficial transcripts during the online application process through ApplyWeb.

Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of two recommendation letters are required.

Statement of Purpose: The statement should be approximately one to two pages single-spaced. In your statement be as specific as possible about the direction of your career, qualifications, research interests, and why you are choosing Northwestern.

Resume: It is highly recommended to submit a resume with the ApplyWeb application.
Writing Samples and Diversity Statements: We encourage students to provide abstracts from their papers or articles as a way of broadening the scope of their applications.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45946 USD / year

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45946 USD / year

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In-State

45946 USD / year

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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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Duration

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Delivered

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English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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