About Electrical And Computer Engineering in Northwestern University
The master of science in computer engineering program prepares students to become leaders in university and industry settings. The division offers students a truly interdisciplinary program with strong ties to both electrical engineering and computer science programs, mirroring the interdisciplinarity that computer engineers find in industry and research.
Courses and research in computer engineering include computer systems, computer architecture, mobile systems, parallel systems, parallel processing, parallel algorithms, hardware software interaction, VLSI design, embedded systems, numerical analysis, systems simulation, robotics, and large-scale systems.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
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 |
