Overview
Education
Computer Engineering covers a diverse set of areas including, but not limited to, integrated circuits/VLSI, computer architecture, computer systems, operating systems, compilers, data mining, high-performance and parallel computing, distributed computing, design automation, embedded systems, reconfigurable systems, mobile and wearable computing, internet of things, cyber-physical systems, real-time systems, and database systems.
The Computer Engineering program at Northwestern University prepares students to become innovative leaders in academic, industrial, and entrepreneurial settings. The program is designed with a research focus in mind, having a relatively small number of required courses. This allows students to focus on their research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Digital Design
- ASIC and FPGA Design
- Design Automation in VLSI
- CMOS VLSI Circuit Design
- Advanced Low Power VLSI and Mixed-signal IC Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 22 other PhDs in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution.
- TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees.
- You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.
In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to:
- Submit an application online.
- Pay an online application fee by credit card.
- Submit your Statement of Purpose.
- Upload your transcript or academic record.
- Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).
- Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
9344 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4672 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
9344 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4672 USD per semester during 60 months.
$4672/quarter
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