NorMaster of Science in Materials Science and 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

Academic Statement

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

CV or resume

Optional

Optional for MSE MS.

Personal Statement

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

Recommendation letters x 2

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; No published hard GPA cutoff. Evaluation uses coursework, test scores, research experience, and recommenders.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation to complete MS requirements in materials science and engineering.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Department minimum.
TOEFL: 80 overall; Department-published iBT minimum (550 PBT / 213 CBT). TGS master's floor is also 80.
GRE: Not considered; Not required; submitted scores will not be reviewed.

Historical admission data is not published.