About Biomedical Engineering in Northwestern University
The undergraduate program in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The goal of our undergraduate program is to provide an education that prepares students to lead, innovate, and self-educate throughout their careers.
Our curriculum provides students with core biomedical engineering fundamentals. Beyond the core, students take 4 electives that provide depth in a particular area or breadth across biomedical engineering. Students wishing more depth may focus on:
- Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
- Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
- Imaging and Biophotonics
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Northwestern University Highlights
| College Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
11 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
72% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
52% |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid |
Available as grants, awards, and scholarships |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@northwestern.edu |
Northwestern University Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States is calculated below for all prospective students of the institute applying for the upcoming session.
| Type of Fee |
Amounts Per Category (USD) |
| Living On-Campus |
Living an Off-Campus |
Being a Resident Assistant |
| Tuition |
56,286 |
56,286 |
56,286 |
| Fees |
459 |
459 |
459 |
| On-Campus Housing/Meals |
17,019 |
0 |
0 |
| Off-Campus Housing/Meals |
0 |
17,019 |
0 |
| Books & Supplies |
1,638 |
1,638 |
1,638 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,201 |
2,201 |
2,201 |
| Transportation |
1,050 |
1,050 |
1,050 |
| Loan Fees |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Total |
78,654 |
78,654 |
61,635 |
Graduate school tuition varies depending on the programme. However, the following is an estimate of the cost:
| Fees |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition |
41,612 – 55,321 |
| Health Insurance |
4,050 |
| Housing |
2,518 - 24,000 |
| Others |
9,222 – 15,300 |
| Total |
57,402 – 98,671 |
