Overview

The Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics program at Northwestern University is designed for students who want a background in basic applied math skills. The core courses cover key material that is beyond the undergraduate level to improve students' skills and form a foundation for a career in applied mathematics. Students typically take four classes per quarter to complete the twelve-course requirement in three quarters.

The basic classes focus on both analytical and computational methods in applied mathematics. Our computational sequence of courses will give the student the necessary training to move into positions in industry requiring advanced knowledge of computational methods for partial differential methods, stochastic differential equations, and modern methods in parallel computing.

Preference is given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering. Prospective students should have completed coursework in linear algebra, advanced calculus, and differential equations.

Career paths

Applied mathematics graduates find opportunities in both the private and public sectors. In the private sector, they are in high demand in financial services, scientific and engineering research, software development, and management consulting. In the public sector, they analyze and develop public policy, safeguard digital resources, and process intelligence data.

By training, applied mathematicians are cross-disciplinary, making them adaptable to emerging new industries and technologies. For example, applied mathematics alum Gwynne Shotwell (MS '88), is the current president of the pioneering commercial space company SpaceX.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics

Asymptotic and Perturbations Methods in Applied Mathematics

Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations

Numerical Methods for Random Processes

Iterative Methods for Elliptic Equations

High Performance Scientific Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 alternative credits

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 150 other Masters in Applied Mathematics in United States

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General requirements

Submit an application online.

Pay an online application fee by credit card.

Submit your Statement of Purpose.

Upload your transcript or academic record.

Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).

Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.

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Living costs

Evanston

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1100 - 1500 USD / month

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