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Engineering

BS Computer Engineering at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Digital systems and technology such as computers, cell phones, and digital cameras have revolutionized our lives. Get ready to design and build the computer hardware and software of tomorrow, including transistors, embedded systems, robotics, microprocessors, and software systems. The bachelor of science in computer engineering program synthesizes computer engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering.

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Our curriculum includes an emphasis on strong lab-based learning and culminates in a project-based design capstone course. Accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the curriculum of the bachelor of science in computer engineering is continuously revised based on feedback from our constituents, including students, industry affiliates, and our advisory board.

Career pathways

Comprised of two integrated course sequences, Engineering Analysis and Design Thinking and Communication (DTC) , our innovative first-year curriculum provides students with the fundamentals of a successful engineering education, and lets them experience real engineering early in their undergraduate careers. Participation in the Engineering Internship Program, gives students the opportunity to gain practical work experience with an employer in industry, commerce, or government.

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Application information

USD 71,802 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 (full-time $23,934 per quarter, fall/winter/spring); a single rate for all full-time undergraduate degree programmes; excludes room and board, student health, activity and athletics fees and health insurance. Source

Undergraduate terms run fall, winter and spring (quarter system); first-year applicants apply through Early Decision, Regular Decision or QuestBridge.

First-year deadlines for 2026-27: QuestBridge October 1, 2026; Early Decision November 1, 2026 (decisions December 2026); Regular Decision January 4, 2027 (decisions March 2027). Transfer: Early Decision March 1, 2027; Regular Decision April 1, 2027 (priority deadline for Bienen transfer applicants January 4, 2027).

Apply through the Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir (QuestBridge for QuestBridge applicants). The nonrefundable application fee is $75 or a fee waiver. Northwestern is test-optional and does not require SAT or ACT scores.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/

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