NorMaster of Science in Electrical EngineeringNorthwestern University · Evanston, Illinois, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

500–1,000 words (TGS Academic Statement).

CV or resume

Education and relevant research, work, or academic experience.

Personal Statement

125–250 words; should not duplicate the Academic Statement.

Recommendation letters x 3

Submitted electronically by recommenders through The Graduate School application.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From each post-secondary institution attended. Official copies typically required only after admission and enrollment.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Typically BS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline. No published hard GPA cutoff. First Class with Distinction given priority for Indian class-based scales.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Undergraduate preparation depends on specialization; insufficient preparation may require undergraduate coursework after enrollment.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; TGS minimum when IELTS is used; ECE page emphasizes TOEFL minima.
TOEFL: 90 overall; Minimum for MS and PhD: 90 iBT (233 CBT, 577 PBT).
GRE: Not required; Stated for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle; 2027 intake GRE policy not yet restated.

Historical admission data is not published.