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Should I choose ECE or CS? What is the difference?
The answer will appear here soon.
Should I specify the M.S. or Ph.D. degree?
Applicants pursuing a doctoral degree should select the Ph.D. option. Students pursuing a Ph.D. may also obtain a master's degree during their doctoral career at Northwestern University. You should select the M.S. option ONLY if you are seeking a terminal masters degree. Note that no financial aid is offered to those seeking the terminal M.S. degree.
How long does it take to get a graduate degree in EECS?
The MS requires 12 courses which can be completed in 3 quarters (9 months). More courses can be taken, but 12 are all that's required. The MS in Information Technology program differs in that it is a two year program designed for working professionals, with courses held only on Saturdays.
The Ph.D. students are ready to defend their thesis after four or five years.
Are there evening courses?
No, the EECS department does not offer evening classes for graduate students. However, there are evening and/or weekend options at Northwestern: School of Continuing Studies offers a Master's Degree in Computing and Information Systems (MSCIS), obtainable by taking evening and weekend courses, and working professionals can earn a Master's in Information Technology (MSIT) in two years of Saturdays. Click the links provided to learn more about these programs.
How do I apply for financial aid?
There is no separate financial aid application. Financial aid, including
tuition and stipend, is offered to all admitted doctoral students. No
financial aid is offered to terminal Master's students. If financial aid is
not required, please include a separate letter with your application
materials, stating that you do not need aid, and briefly describing the
source of your support.
The application fee is expensive, and I don't want to apply if my chances aren't good. Can you look at my resume and tell me if you think I should apply?
We receive hundreds of requests weekly, so regrettably we cannot assess individually an applicant's chances. If you feel strongly about your qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
If I applied last year, will the Department save my application for the following year?
We hold application files for two years. In all cases, an applicant has to reapply and pay a new fee in order to be considered for admission. If reapplication is done within two years, supplemental materials need not be resubmitted.
What institution and department codes should I use for the GRE and TOEFL?
The institution code for Northwestern University is 1565 for both exams.
The department code doesn't matter for the GRE. Use 0000 if you need to
specify something. For the paper-based TOEFL, use 01. For the
Internet-based TOEFL, select the graduate office option (not
undergraduate) and choose option 99 for program of interest.
I'm an international student, but I don't have a visa yet. What can I do?
You must first be accepted by the University before any visa work can begin. International students can learn about the visa process for newly admitted students at the Northwestern University International Office website.
Who do I contact if I have questions that are not answered here?
Contact the EECS Graduate Office
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