Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRERequired
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Required
TOEFL IBT speaking section score of 26 or higher, or VERSANT test score of 64 or higher (specifically for TA appointment)
Minimum GPANot stated
Recommendation lettersNot stated
Prior degreeRequired
Bachelor
Statement of purposeNot stated
“The deadline for PhD applicants is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (for Fall 2027). You can still apply after this deadline, up to December 15, 2026.”
“GREs are required for the 2026-2027 CS doctoral program application.”
“We assume PhD applicants require financial aid and will therefore only admit candidates if we have support in the form of assistantships or fellowships.”
Extracted from www.mccormick.northwestern.edu (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-08
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