Northwestern University

How this program compares

Benchmark this program against our national recognition pages and use the key guides below to evaluate ROI, admissions difficulty, and outcomes.

Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and coursework in probability, statistics, and linear algebra.

About This Program

A dedicated graduate program that trains students to design and build AI systems capable of executing complex human-level reasoning and decision-making.

Career Outcomes

Lead as AI Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with analytics expertise

• 1. AI Engineer
• 2. Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Data Scientist
• 4. AI Research Scientist

What You'll Learn

• Design and implement machine learning models for real-world problems.
• Apply deep learning techniques to image recognition and generative tasks.
• Develop natural language processing systems for text analysis and chatbots.
• Evaluate ethical implications and biases in AI systems.

Curriculum Highlights

This intensive full-time program features 15 months of study, including a required capstone project in collaboration with industry partners.

Top Employers

Top employers include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with programming experience and coursework in probability, statistics, and linear algebra.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)