Overview

Join this renowned Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering program at Northwestern University to study and perform research in state-of-the-art labs and classrooms in a program designed to address the increasing demand for innovative problem-solvers in this cross-disciplinary space.

Graduate students engage in activities and organizations across campus that promote their overall well-being through social events and mentorship programs.

Career Paths

Graduates continue on to earn their PhDs at Northwestern or other institutions, move into industry, or join startups, in areas such as process engineering, quality control, or research and development.

Graduates often pursue careers in areas such as:

Aerospace
Energy
Manufacturing
Semiconductors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Management

Entrepreneurship

Scientific Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering View 230 other Masters in Materials Science 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application online.
Pay an online application fee by credit card.
Submit your essays.
Upload your transcript(s) or academic record(s).
Submit your test scores (international applicants are required to submit English language test scores; programs may also require scores from additional tests such as the GRE or GMAT)
Upload two Letters of Recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

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

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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Financing

Funding

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