NorNeuroscience (NUIN)Northwestern University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Academic Statement

Also called research statement; maximum 1,000 words.

CV or resume

Optional

Optional but encouraged; summarize relevant research experience and positions.

Personal Statement

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

Recommendation letters x 3

Exactly three; at least one ideally from a research supervisor. More than three not accepted.

Unofficial transcript(s)

One unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; No strict GPA requirement; 5-year average incoming GPA about 3.71 (median 3.75).
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Solid grounding in hard sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics) via coursework or relevant experience; significant laboratory research experience preferred (neuroscience lab preferred but not required). Applicants from diverse majors including psychology, engineering, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; TGS minimum IELTS Academic score when required.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; TGS minimum for exams after 21 Jan 2026.; TGS PhD minimum when English proficiency is required (exams before 21 Jan 2026). NUIN follows TGS; program cannot waive except for degrees from U.S. or English-instruction institutions per TGS rules. Institution code 1565.
GRE: Not considered; NUIN does not require GRE general or subject scores.