Information for Prospective Undergraduate Students

Information for Prospective Graduate Students

Why study engineering at McCormick?

The McCormick School provides an environment that fosters creativity and innovation and emphasizes the importance of making outstanding contributions to society.

Our distinguished faculty are actively engaged in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research. They are active in entrepreneurial activities and are internationally recognized and cited by peers.

Our undergraduate curriculum places a unique emphasis on design, with client-based projects starting in the first year, cutting-edge undergraduate research, an excellent co-op program, and opportunities for internships.

Our world-renowned graduate programs provide a supportive environment for cross-departmental research. Students enjoy a large graduate student community across Northwestern's campus.

Our surroundings at Northwestern University include prestigious programs, Big Ten athletics, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across schools.

Nearby Chicago is an architecturally vibrant, multicultural city with diverse cultural attractions, theater, museums, music, strong international business community, top urban medical centers and universities.