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Course Information
University
Northwestern University
School / College
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
Course Duration
4 years
Class Size
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University Ranking
2015 US News : 18
Financials
Tuition Fees
$ 48,624
Cost of Living
Scholarships
Scholarships
Northwestern scholarships are awards that need not be repaid. The University will award approximately $90 million in scholarship assistance in 2010-11. Approximately 45% of undergraduates receive a Northwestern University scholarship.
Loans
Loans are available to all who apply for federal assistance. Students who do not qualify for need-based federal loans may be eligible for other federal loans. The neediest financial aid recipients do not have a loan as part of the financial award from the University. Students who are expected to borrow funds and meet certain requirements will have their debt capped.
Student Employment
The “self-help” portion of an aid package often includes part-time employment, either through the Federal Work-Study Program or through outside employment.
Course Details
Course Structure
The curriculum in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University provides a broad, fundamental education preparing a student for direct entry into industry as well as further professional study. The first part of the curriculum is devoted to mathematics, physics and chemistry. With this background, fundamental mechanical engineering subjects are studied. These include dynamics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics followed by specialized subjects such as manufacturing, heat transfer and automatic control. During the final two years, design courses, laboratory courses and project courses allow students to acquire a taste for the complex task of designing, analyzing and building a piece of hardware. In particular, students become aware of the coupling between conceptual design, subsequent analysis (mathematical modeling), manufacturing, systematic experimentation and final testing. Supporting courses in allied fields of science and engineering broaden the technical proficiency of mechanical engineering, while the elective courses in social sciences, fine arts, history and philosophy enlarge their background in the problems of humanity.
International Exchange & Double Degrees
Two BS Degrees
Students with a wide range of interests may work toward two Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering, or a BS in engineering and a second bachelor’s degree from one of Northwestern’s other schools. In either case all requirements for both degrees must be satisfied, double counting courses that apply to both degrees. In the case of two engineering degrees, at least 54 course units must be completed, along with the 12 quarter Undergraduate Residency Requirement (URR). If one of the degrees is outside of engineering then the student must meet a 15 quarter URR.
BS/MS Program
An option open to mechanical engineering undergraduates is the combined BS/MS program. Integrated planning of course work allows simultaneous study in undergraduate and graduate courses and early entrance into project or research work. Advanced placement, course exemption, and/or demonstrated proficiency may make it possible to complete the combined program in less than the normal five years. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree should contact the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs.
Internships
students work in small teams in Engineering Design and Communication class. Students work on real world projects from individuals, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and industry by designing, building, and testing their ideas.
Requirements
Research & Technical Papers
The Center for Quality Engineering and Failure Prevention is currently seeking undergraduate students at Northwestern University working in the fields of engineering and/or physical sciences that have an interest in ISHM and working on research projects abroad. Students enrolled in the eight-week program will be eligible for independent study credits.
Undergraduates to work with faculty one-on-one, in cutting-edge research projects. Motivated and capable students find faculty pleased to provide these opportunities, sometimes as parts of externally funded research projects, and sometimes on projects proposed by the student.
Text / Exam Scores
Official test scores for SAT and TOEFL or IELTS (if required, minimum of 7.0), and TSE (when required). You may upload copies of your your SAT, TOEFL, or IELTS score reports online with your application. However, official reports must be received before the admission decision is made. Official scores should be sent to Northwestern University at institution code 1565.
Work Experience
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Recommendations
Two letters of recommendation.
Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.
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Application Details
Universtiy Contact
Application Deadlines
Quarter of Entrance : Fall (September) Application Deadline : May 1
Quarter of Entrance : Winter (January) Application Deadline : October 1
Course Start Date
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Careers & Employment News
Employment Services
Northwestern students earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering in June 2011 took jobs at many well known companies including: SpaceX, Accenture, McKinsey & Co, Proctor & Gamble, General Motors, Motorola, Boeing, DuPont, Lockeed Martin, IBM, General Dynamics, GE Aviation. Several students are also continuing their studies in MS programs at Stanford University and Northwestern University.
Employment Stats
McCormick Office of Career Development
Summer Opportunities
There are many opportunities to continue your development through the summer months. These include research opportunities through Northwestern and other schools in the U.S. and abroad, and internships through the Summer Internship Grant Program.
Interested in building international experience into your time in McCormick?
This workshop is the perfect opportunity to hear about the many opportunities to go abroad. Come learn about the various departments across NU that offer these international experiences and have a chance to ask questions about going abroad as an engineer.
Career Events
Cooperative Engineering Education Program
Many mechanical engineering undergraduates elect to participate in the five-year Cooperative Engineering Education Program (Co-op), which provides alternate periods of on-the-job industrial experience with regular classwork at Northwestern. Typically, such students work in industry for two quarters (summer and one academic quarter) during each of their last three years after completing two years (six academic quarters) of study. During the 18 months of industrial employment, a student is afforded the opportunity of applying theory while gaining practical experience. The perspective gained enables students to develop an understanding of the responsibilities of their future professional career.
Top Recruiters
SpaceX, Accenture, McKinsey & Co, Proctor & Gamble, General Motors, Motorola, Boeing, DuPont, Lockeed Martin, IBM, General Dynamics, etc…
Campus & Alumni Community
Engineering Clubs
- Design Competition – Every spring McC students compete for glory and prizes, running their robots against competitors and a challenging track.
- Design for America Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) – Design for America at Northwestern is a consortium of talented, renaissance-thinking, passionate students from the NU community who radically collaborate with community organizations and nonprofits to solve real world problems.
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How to Apply
- Your resume or CV
- A statement of purpose
- Recommendations
- Your SAT test scores
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency requirements for international students:
- TOEFL exam,
- IELTS exam, or
- a BS or MS degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction