NorComputer EngineeringNorthwestern University

Program Info

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Weighted heavily in faculty review.

CV or resume

Additional supporting materials may include resume, research papers, and certificates.

Recommendation letters x 3

Minimum of three. Waiving the right to view letters is the common expectation.

Transcript(s)

Scanned copies for application review; original transcripts required upon admission. Leave institutional GPA scales unconverted.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Typical applicants hold a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline; highly qualified candidates with other backgrounds may be considered. No hard GPA cutoff published.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation for graduate research in the chosen EE or CE division and research interest groups. Applicants select EE or CE as Area of Specialization on the TGS application.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Graduate School / department minimum acceptable IELTS score for MS and PhD applicants.
TOEFL: 90 overall; Department minimum for MS and PhD (internet-based). Scores verified with the testing agency.
GRE: Optional; For the Fall 2026 admissions cycle, GRE is not required for MS or PhD applicants.