Mechanical Engineering MS at Northwestern University

Programme overview

With its collaborations across departments and institutions, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University educates the engineers of the future while conducting leading-edge research in robotics and autonomy, biosystems and health, AI and design, advanced manufacturing, micro/nanoengineering, energy and sustainability, and computational engineering. Led by award-winning educators, our MS program is designed to provide students with advanced

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering | Duration: 15 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Those interested in being a researcher in academic, industry, or government laboratories should choose the MS with thesis track. 12 units, including 1 or 2 optional units of research project

Career pathways

Our MS degree puts graduates on the fast track for a career in a broad range of industries or serves as a springboard for PhD and post-doctoral studies. Those interested in industry careers may wish to enter the MS without thesis track.

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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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