Overview

Program highlights

The department offers a wide variety of programs of study leading to the MS and PhD degrees. We combine innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Our graduate programs provide a solid foundation for careers in industry, research labs, and academia.

Northwestern's tradition of interdisciplinary research provides students with exciting new opportunities in traditional as well as interdisciplinary areas, as you may see by perusing our research areas.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University offers graduate programs leading to the master of science (MS) and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. These programs involve both research and course work. Browse this section to learn more about the application process and deadlines for each program.

Students in the MS and PhD programs arrange their study and research in association with individual faculty members and often with the various interdepartmental and special programs associated with the Master of Manufacturing Engineering Program, the Center for Surface Engineering and Tribology, the Center for Quality Engineering and Failure Prevention, and the Program in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.

Flexible Curriculum

Graduate students are not required to follow a rigid curriculum; each student may arrange a curriculum that accommodates individual needs, talents, and interests while satisfying the basic degree requirements. The basic degree requirements are designed to ensure that the students develop a rigorous appreciation of mathematics and have a broad exposure to fields of engineering and science outside of their immediate area of interest.

Programme Structure

Remote lecture sessions WITH additional in-person discussion, lab, or collaborative sessions.

Rotate in-person and remote class sessions for enrolled students
Online learning only; no scheduled meeting time

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

Statement of purpose

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Test scores (GRE and TOEFL are required by the ME department)

Letters of recommendation (2-3 are required by the ME department)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45946 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45946 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

45946 USD / year

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Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Program highlights

Flexible Curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

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Financing

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