Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics MS at Northwestern University

Programme overview

An applications-focused MS offering advanced applied mathematics courses for careers as professional mathematicians, particularly in industry where specialized PhD training is not required.

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering | Department: Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics | Duration: Typically one academic year (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Without a thesis, students complete 12 courses; with a thesis, two courses may be replaced by research credit. Coursework covers analytical and computational methods including PDEs, stochastic differential equations and parallel computing, numerical, asymptotic and analysis methods and modeling.

Career pathways

Industry roles requiring advanced computational methods; alumni employers include Microsoft, Logitech, Barclays, UBS, Expedia, Capital One, Apple and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in mathematics, the physical sciences or engineering, with coursework in linear algebra, advanced calculus and differential equations. Master's English baseline (TGS): IELTS Academic 7.0; TOEFL iBT minimum 90 for PhD and 80 for master's (exams before 21 Jan 2026; 4.5 on the newer scale after that date); MET 61 for PhD and 54 for master's; scores taken within two years of entry; Duolingo and TOEFL Essentials not accepted; waived for applicants with a degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Programmes may set higher minimums.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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.

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