Master of Science in Computer Science 

at Northwestern University, Evanston

Yes, Northwestern University offers academic support to the students such as a university library, advising support, IT services etc.

• The university library consists of 4.6 million volumes and is ranked #11 among the top private universities in the US. The library holds various historical collections including newspapers, scientific documents, medieval manuscripts, pamphlets etc., published in US between 1639 and 1829. The Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies is one of the special collections that consists of rare recordings along with some source material on Africana from pre-colonial times. Students can find various resources to support their academics such as printed books, e-books, journals, audio files, graphic images, maps, microforms etc.

• Students at every degree levels are offered advisors who guide them academically. The office of Academic Support and Learning Advancement helps students find suitable study groups, tutoring services, career services that include career fairs, counselling etc. 

• NU offers IT services to the students by providing Macs, PCs and UNIX workstations along with network resources.

Northwestern University doesn't specify any minimum GPA required for admission. The selection process is based on academic rigor, essays, recommendations, mandatory documents, along GPA. Applicants must also make sure to fulfill additional requirements as per their choice of program, for example, they must have a bachelor's degree for PG programs and a high school certificate for UG programs. Moreover, they must have English proficiency test scores as a mandatory requirement.   

Medicine and Health specialised courses are ranked #23 by Shiksha Ranking, #13 by US News, #42 by QS Ranking, and #46 by THE (Times Higher Education). Medicine and Health specialised courses' ranking is as follows:

Northwestern University is considered a test optional university, which means the university does not require standardized test scores as a part of mandatory admission requirements.  The university accepts applicants on the basis of their academic eligibility, English proficiency scores, and submission of mandatory documents required for admission. Students are encouraged to submit their scores if they want to enhance their profile, which might increase the chances of acceptance.

Northwestern University Provides with MS in Informational Technology Courses (MSIT) which is industry-focused and is inclined towards training and preparing students for strategic and technology-driven leadership roles. The programme focuses on foundational computing core subjects and specialised electives like Cybersecurity, Data analytics, Database Management, Artificial Intelligence among more. Graduates from this course get recruited by top tech companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Visa, Fidelity, JP Morgan and Samsung. Graduates typically go for roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Project Manager, Business Intelligence, Data Analyst and more. Their salary range starts from around USD 99,000 and can go upto USD 150,000

Northwestern University offers an MS in Computer Science (MSCS) program, which delivers a flexible curriculum on foundational computational courses and core subjects AI/ML, Robotics, Cybersecurity, HCI, and many more for students who are willing to take their tech skill set to an advanced level. Graduates of this course are well prepared to grab secure roles in Software engineering, Data Analytics, IT consulting, Database Management and many more. According to unofficial sources, 98% of students get places three months after graduation. Graduates get places in  companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, Visa, Deloitte, Visa, Oracle, IBM. The average salaries of these graduates are nearly USD 108,000

It can be considered quite difficult to get into Northwestern University, looking at the acceptance rate of the university which stands at around 7%, according to unofficial sources. According to the available data, the University received around 51,769 applications, out of which 3,739 students were admitted and 2,111 were finally enrolled. This shows how competitive the application process can be. Applicants must meet the admission criteria and requirements as per the programme of their choice and submit all the mandatory documents on time during the application process to increase their chances of securing a position.

The University of Virginia and Northwestern University both are among the top choices of international students in the USA. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages. University of Virginia acceptance rate stands at 17%, which makes it highly competitive to secure admission. This means out of 100 students, only 17 students are enrolled in the university. On the other hand, Northwestern University acceptance rate is 7.5%, which makes it competitive to secure admission. This figure states that out of every 100 students, only 7.5 students are enrolled at Northwestern University. Check the comparison listed below between University of Virginia and Northwestern University. The below comparison will help students in gaining more clarity on these universities respectively:

Students planning to study abroad must have a general idea about their expenses and how they are going to fund themselves. They must have an idea of the estimated cost of daily needs. The table below lists down the estimated cost of attendance while studying at Northwestern University:

Applicants willing to apply to the Northwestern admissions process must meet the admission eligibility and submit the necessary documents as per the program requirements. You must pay application fee before submitting the applications before deadlines. The steps for the application process are as follows:

Start by registering via the university application portal
You can explore and choose a program of your choice from the official website
Verify the eligibility including academic requirements and English requirements, and
submit mandatory documents, such as academic records, 2-3 LORs, SOP, updated CV, standardized test scorecards like ACT, SAT, GMAT, or GRE as per the program chosen, and employment history as required.
Complete the form by filling out the additional information as required
Pay the application fee and submit the application.