Overview

This undergraduate Materials Science and Engineering program at Northwestern University is accredited by the Engineering Commission of ABET, and it is intended for students who are interested in becoming practicing engineers or continuing on with graduate study.

Areas of Concentration

Our curriculum provides students with the core materials science and engineering fundamentals, while offering the option to select one of these seven areas of concentration:

Biomaterials
Design and manufacturing
Electronic materials
Energy materials
Metals and ceramics
Nanomaterials
Polymeric materials

Surface science

Career Paths

Graduates are well prepared to practice as materials scientists and engineers, excel in graduate study, work to advance the field, or apply their knowledge in other areas, including include law, medicine, or business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Engineering analysis and computer proficiency

Basic sciences

Design and communications

Basic engineering

Social sciences / humanities
Microstructural Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

QuestBridge Applicant: September 26
Early Decision Applicant: November 1
Regular Decision Applicant: January 2
Transfer Applicant: March 15

Language

English

Credits

48 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Mathematics View 1919 other Bachelors in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application
Official secondary school transcript and school report
Counselor recommendation
At least one teacher recommendation
SAT or ACT scores
Official proof of English language proficiency‡ (ONLY for applicants whose first/primary language is not English or whose secondary schooling has not been in English)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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