Master of Science [M.S] (Material Science and Engineering)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #32 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$66,912 /Yr
12 Students Applied
7 Students Admitted
Important Alert
- Priority Application Deadline For 2026 Intake - Jan 31, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $66912 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Personal Expenses | $18000 |
| Health Insurance | $828 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $43100 |
| 2023 | $41442 |
| 2022 | $60060 |
| 2021 | $77372 |
Important Dates
Priority Application Deadline For 2026 Intake is a tentative date.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Document Submission Deadline | |
| Final Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | |
| Priority Application Deadline For 2026 Intake | Jan 31, 2026 |
Indian students at Northwestern University can apply for application by 21 July 2025. Best scholarship for International Postgraduate is Graduate Assistantships.
The M.S in Material Science and Engineering at Northwestern University program consists of the following modules:
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1: Fall Quarter | MS&E 401 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 1 |
| MS&E 402 | Kinetics of Materials | 1 | |
| Elective | Elective Course | 1 | |
| Year 1: Winter Quarter | MS&E 403 | Structure and Properties of Materials | 1 |
| Elective | Elective Course | 1 | |
| Research | Research Project (Optional) | 1 | |
| Year 1: Spring Quarter | Elective | Elective Course | 1 |
| Research | Research Project (Optional) | 1 | |
| Seminar | Departmental Seminar (Optional) | 0 | |
| Year 2: Fall Quarter | Elective | Elective Course | 1 |
| Research | Research Project (Optional) | 1 | |
| Seminar | Departmental Seminar (Optional) | 0 | |
| Year 2: Winter Quarter | Elective | Elective Course | 1 |
| Research | Research Project (Optional) | 1 | |
| Seminar | Departmental Seminar (Optional) | 0 | |
| Year 2: Spring Quarter | Research | Research Project (Optional) | 1 |
| Seminar | Departmental Seminar (Optional) | 0 | |
| Capstone | Capstone Project (Optional) | 1 |
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
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Category |
Details |
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School |
McCormick School of Engineering |
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Academic Requirement |
GPA's above 3.2, applicants must have earned at least a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree in addition to a post-graduate diploma. |
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English Language Requirements |
IELTS: 7.0 |
| Application Fee | $95 |
| GRE | Does not require the GRE test. |
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Credits Units |
12 |
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Application Link |
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Documents Required |
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Scores Required
The GRE score is not required for admission to the MSc program.
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistantships | $20,000 to $35,000 per year | Open to international graduate students. |
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