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Materials Science and Engineering MS at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Materials Science and Engineering can be earned with or without a thesis. The Course-Track option usually takes three to four quarters, and the Thesis-Track option takes six quarters including three quarters of full-time research.

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Materials Science and Engineering  |  Duration: Typically 1 to 2 years full-time; Course-Track 3-4 quarters (9-15 months); Thesis-Track 6 quarters (21 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Course-Track MS requires 12 courses plus an optional research project; Thesis-Track MS requires 10 courses plus an MS thesis. Combined BS/MS options are available.

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Application information

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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