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2023-2024 Edition

Computer Science PhD

Degree requirements.

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in  The Graduate School Policy Guide .

Total Units Required: 10

Other PhD Degree Requirements

• Advisor: The CS PhD program uses an apprenticeship model.  A PhD student is required to find an advisor by the end of their third quarter (typically spring quarter,) ideally earlier.  The advisor must have a primary or partial academic appointment in the Computer Science Department, though courtesy faculty may be co-advisors. 
• Research: The CS PhD program focuses on training researchers.  Learning how to do research is accomplished mostly by doing research.   A PhD student is expected to become involved in research from the first quarter.   Research continues throughout the program, becoming increasingly self-guided as it does so, and culminates in the student's thesis work.
• Examinations: Qualifying Exam, Thesis Proposal (Prospectus), Oral Thesis Defense, and Written Dissertation.
• Teaching:  at least one experience as an instructor, or teaching assistant
• Details of the above and other aspects of the CS PhD program are given in the CS PhD Manual , which can be found on the departmental web site or via phd.cs.northwestern.edu

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We are always looking for bright and motivated students interested in theoretical computer science! The theory group admit graduate students as a group. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in theoretical CS, we encourage you to apply to the PhD program at Northwestern University . Please mention Theory as your primary interest in your application, and list the theory faculty that are closest to your interests.

The deadline for PhD applicants is Thursday, December 1, 2023 (for Fall 2024). Most of the decisions are typically finalized by the end of March, but some decisions may be made as late as April 15.

The PhD Application Feedback Program aims to assist first-generation and underrepresented students with their applications to Computer Science PhD programs in the US. An advanced PhD student, postdoctoral fellow, or CS faculty volunteer will provide one round of feedback on an applicant’s resume and statement of purpose (capacity limited). Volunteers may also arrange for a short 15 to 30-minute Zoom meeting to offer additional advice. Participation in the PhD Application Feedback Program does not guarantee admission to any program.

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If you are experiencing a hardship due to a case of widespread disruption such as political unrest, a natural disaster, war etc., please review our  2022 Hardship Consideration Form. 

The purpose of this form is to allow applicants to the Northwestern Computer Science PhD program to request flexibility in application requirements and/or request an application fee waiver due to a  widespread hardship , such as a natural disaster, political unrest, etc.    The deadline to submit the form is Wednesday, December 7th.

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McCormick’s PhD students work with our world-class faculty to research advanced topics in engineering. Upon graduating, our students are prepared to innovate and perform at the highest level both in academia and the private sector.

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Biomedical Engineering

Chemical and biological engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering sciences and applied mathematics, industrial engineering and management sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, interdisciplinary programs.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at McCormick provides students with the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in a wide variety of areas such as neural engineering, cardiovascular and pulmonary engineering, materials and tissues, and imaging and biophotonics.

The department believes that students should be trained to do both theoretical and experimental work, and most PhD theses include both components.

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Emphasizing both core chemical engineering training as well as interdisciplinary research on the cutting edge of the field, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering provides students with the tools, experience, and adaptability to prosper in research and development in industry or government, or as faculty members at colleges and universities.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) provides graduate students with individual mentorship and an exceptional range of opportunities in areas such as geotechnics, mechanics of materials and solids, structural engineering and infrastructure materials, and more. CEE prepares its PhD students to become the next generation of leaders able to address a wide variety of social, economic, and physical challenges in constructing and managing the industrial and public works infrastructure.

The PhD in computer engineering program prepares students to become innovative leaders in academic, industrial, and entrepreneurial settings. The focus on this program is on research, including areas such as computer architecture; computer-aided design; mobile systems; parallel processing; hardware software interaction; VLSI design; embedded systems; systems simulation; robotics; and large-scale systems.

The PhD program in computer science enables students to work with leading researchers in cutting-edge labs advancing work in distributed systems, artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, theoretical computer science, and computer graphics. In addition, there are ample opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the Northwestern schools.

The PhD program in electrical engineering provides students with the opportunity to work with leading, world-renowned faculty members in research areas such as solid-state devices, photonics, image and video processing, and wireless communications.

The applied math department solves complex science and engineering problems using mathematical models.

ESAM’s PhD program prepares students for independent research and helps them adapt their research areas to current career opportunities. Graduates can go on to teach at the university/college level or continue PhD-level research at national and industrial laboratories or similar environments.

The IEMS PhD program is an excellent choice for analytically talented students interested in developing theoretical and practical tools that can be used to solve problems in industry and government. IEMS does not offer a terminal MS degree.

Our IEMS faculty members have been honored with awards and fellowships from leading professional societies such as INFORMS, IIE and ASA. Many hold appointments to the editorial boards of flagship journals in their fields. Their research is supported by grants from the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Office of Naval Research, and many industrial corporate sponsors.

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Since it was established more than 50 years ago as the first materials science academic department in the world, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has continued to lead the field.

As a PhD student, you will work closely with your adviser to engage in pioneering materials research. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to joint projects with other McCormick departments, Northwestern’s chemistry, physics, and geological sciences departments, the Feinberg School of Medicine, and national laboratories such as Argonne National Laboratory.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides graduate students with an exciting array of coursework and research, blending fundamental skills with cutting-edge science and technology. Faculty and students develop novel technologies and capabilities across a host of technically challenging areas such as nanotechnology, robotics, virtual design and manufacturing, tribology, composite materials, and more.

The graduate program focuses primarily on the discovery of new knowledge and technologies. Doctoral students are expected not only to pursue a rigorous course of study, but also to demonstrate scholarly distinction by advancing the state of knowledge in their chosen fields.

Computer Science and Learning Sciences

The Joint PhD Program in Computer Science and Learning Sciences builds on enduring and growing connections between research on learning and computation. Rapid technological advances continue to create new and exciting ways to both understand and support learning in all settings and in all stages of life. This program is intended for students with an interest in both fields who would otherwise be forced to choose one area or the other.

Example areas of interest include:

• educational data mining
• computational modeling and simulations
• adaptive technology for learning
• equity issues in computing
• intelligent tutoring systems
• interaction design to support learning

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Northwestern’s doctoral program in technology and social behavior recruits students from a variety of backgrounds and gives them rigorous training in:

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This innovative study of technology and social behavior prepares students to bridge different disciplines, putting you in the strongest possible position for today’s academic and industry research jobs.

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM) is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate degree program. Adaptable to the specific needs and abilities of its students, TAM allows qualified students of engineering, mathematics, physics, or an allied science to pursue their PhD in solid mechanics or fluid mechanics.

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You may submit payment by credit or debit card . If using a debit card, the card must have an associated credit card logo. The application system only accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

As of December 16, 2023, The Graduate School has provided the maximum number of application fee waivers we were allowed for the 2023-2024 application cycle. As a result, no additional applicants, including those who meet our criteria stated on this page, will be able to receive an application fee waiver through The Graduate School. If you are unable to apply to one of The Graduate School's PhD or MFA programs without an application fee waiver, we encourage you to review the criteria on this page for the 2024-2025 application cycle to see if you qualify and to apply as early as possible once the 2024-2025 application opens in fall 2024. Please note this criteria is subject to change.

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The Graduate School (TGS) is able to provide a limited number of fee waivers* to eligible applicants who meet the following criteria:

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*TGS strives to support as many eligible applicants as possible. There may be some cases, however, where TGS may not be able to grant application fee waiver requests from all eligible applicants due to the volume of requests we receive. As a result, we encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, since application fee waiver requests are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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You will be notified via email within three business days if your request was approved or denied. If your fee waiver request is denied, you will be required to return to the application to submit payment information.

Information for PhD Students in Computer Science

Finding a phd advisor, graduate program enhancement committee recommendations for first year phd students.

Choosing an advisor is a really important task for all first year PhD students. During your first year at Northwestern, you need to find a faculty member who you would like to work with and who, in turn, is willing and able to work with you and fund your graduate work. Thus, we give the following recommendations to all incoming PhD students:

• In your first month at Northwestern, schedule research meetings with several (at least two or three) faculty members. Ask them what projects and problems they are working on, and if they currently accept new PhD students into their research labs.
• Your “faculty advocate” , assigned before you arrive, is here to assist you as you begin your graduate studies at Northwestern. With their help, by the end of the Spring quarter, you must find a permanent PhD advisor. Your “faculty advocate” is not permanent and is not your advisor by default. You should instead seek out the faculty member that you find is your best guide through your PhD program.
• In your first year, you should be involved in at least one research project (this may include reading papers to build your background and participating in reading groups, research seminars, and lab meetings). Please, keep in mind that it is unlikely that a faculty member will become your advisor if you did not work with her or him previously.
• Also, consider working on several research projects with different faculty members during your first year. Some research groups may offer rotation programs that let students work with a different faculty member every quarter. For some students, rotations may offer a good opportunity to get engaged in research. Other students may benefit from working with a single faculty member during their first year.
• Finally, we recommend that you take a look at the suggestions given by CSPAC here: picking advisors .

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Nivedita Arora Wins 2024 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award

Arora advances sustainable computing by building devices resembling sticky notes that harvest energy.

Northwestern Engineering’s Nivedita Arora has received the 2024 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Doctoral Dissertation Award . The award, presented annually to one doctoral candidate worldwide, recognizes exceptional research, writing, and impact on computer science, engineering, and society at large. 

Arora, who studies at the intersection of novel materials, low-power embedded systems, human-computer interaction, and design, was recognized for her foundational work designing sustainability-first computing systems and exploring their applications.

“With rising climate change and e-waste, it is imperative to build computing technologies with a sustainability-first approach,” Arora said. “My dissertation represents this core thinking. I am super honored that ACM has recognized my research on sustainable computational materials. I am extremely grateful to my advisers, collaborators, friends, and family for their support.”

Arora joined Northwestern Engineering in September 2023 as the Allen K. and Johnnie Cordell Breed Junior Professor of Design and assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering. She is also an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Computer Science.

“Sticky note” sustainability

As a PhD student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Arora posed the question: “What if a sticky note could enhance the surfaces it is attached to and provide additional interactive functions?”

To find answers, Arora dove into trans-disciplinary research. She fabricated novel material devices and circuits to develop sustainable Internet of Things-like stickers that support wireless communication, perform functional computing tasks, and respond to human speech, movement, and touch interactions. These interactive sticky notes also operate without a battery by harvesting power from the environment.  

In her award-winning dissertation, “ Sustainable Interactive Wireless Stickers: From Materials to Devices to Applications ,” Arora developed four projects with iteratively increased capabilities, focusing on system design parameters prioritizing environmental sustainability, battery-free power, minimal form factor, and low cost:

• Self-powered Audio Triboelectric Ultra-thin Rollable Nanogenerator (SATURN) is a microphone and vibration sensor made from inexpensive materials. The thin, flexible sticker can be embedded on everyday objects to enable functionality including controlling smart home devices, monitoring occupational noise exposure, or measuring sound events such as landslides.
• Zero Energy Ubiquitous Sound Sensing Surface (ZEUSSS) stickers add wireless communication capability to the SATURN microphone by leveraging passive circuitry. Through ZEUSSS, ubiquitous objects can transform into wireless, battery-free audio sensor systems for context sensing, interaction, and surveillance.
• Multi-channel Ambiently-powered Realtime Sensing (MARS) project improves upon ZEUSSS by allowing simultaneous multiple-channel communication capability for speech, swipe, and touch interactions in sub-microwatt power.
• Vibrant Electrochromic-Display with Nano-ITO for Ultrathin Self-sustainable system (VENUS) adds a feedback mechanism to the stickers via a low-voltage display powered by the heat of a human finger or ambient room light.

At the McCormick School of Engineering, ongoing projects in Arora’s VAK Sustainable Computing Lab include developing a biodegradable sensor platform for remote sustainable sensing, designing low/no power smart robotic textiles for rehabilitation, and exploring carbon-aware quantum computing.  

Arora earned a PhD in computer science and a master’s degree in human-computer interaction, both from Georgia Tech, where she was advised by Gregory Abowd and Thad Starner . Prior to joining Northwestern, Arora held a postdoctoral researcher position in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech, advised by adjunct associate professor Josiah Hester .

Arora will receive the Doctoral Dissertation Award at the 2024 ACM Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 22.

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Applications are accepted for fall quarter matriculation only. The fall 2024 application is no longer open and accepting applications. Please check back in fall 2024 for updated information about fall 2025 admissions.

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Applicants can start or continue their application here. All application documents must be uploaded and submitted electronically. We do not accept paper copies of application documents.

Two letters of recommendation

Upload a minimum of two letters, three is the maximum.

Personal statement

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Academic statement

Write a statement in response to the following questions (1000-word max.)

Upload your resumé/curriculum vitae (CV) to the online application.

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Post-secondary unofficial transcripts

Only unofficial transcripts need to be uploaded in the online application.

$95 application fee (non-refundable)

Fee waivers remain available for domestic applicants on a rolling basis. More information about eligibility and criteria here . Please check back in fall 2024 for the status of fee waivers for international applicants.

Additional Requirements

English proficiency scores (international applicants only).

Applicants will get the English Proficiency test requirement for TOEFL or IELTS automatically waived if an undergraduate or graduate degree was earned from an institution that instructs primarily in English.

The TGS's school code for TOEFL is 1565. Click here for more information about TOEFL scores.

GRE Scores (Optional)

Applications to Northwestern University’s Learning Sciences PhD Program are GRE-optional, meaning that applications submitted without scores will be given full consideration. In all cases, we will evaluate traditional measures of academic success including undergraduate GPA, graduate GPA (if applicable), performance in courses requiring rigorous quantitative and qualitative reasoning, independent writing samples, and letters of recommendation. GRE scores when submitted will be considered along with these other measures.

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General questions, what do all these acronyms (nu, sesp, tgs, hdsp, ls, cs + ls) mean.

We like to use a lot of acronyms! Here are common ones you might encounter during the application process:

• NU: Northwestern University
• SESP: School of Education and Social Policy (SES · p)
• TGS: The Graduate School
• LS: Learning Sciences

What kind of academic system does Northwestern follow?

Northwestern follows a quarter system.

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Can i connect or meet with a current student, i thought the programs were offered under sesp. why is the application showing that i’m applying to the graduate school (tgs), application questions, i’m not able to start a new application. what should i do, when will the application be available, where can i start an application, i’m not able to submit or upload my documents. what should i do, what are the deadlines for fall 2024 admissions.

• Human Development and Social Policy: Friday, December 1, 2023. 
• Learning Sciences: Friday, December 15th, 2023.
• Computer Science and Learning Sciences: Friday, December 15th, 2023.

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