Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the admissions process for the MSIT program please see the list of frequently asked questions below.

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General Application Questions

When are applications due?

  • The full-time Round One submission deadline is March 1.
  • The full-time Round Two submission deadline is June 15 to ensure that international applicants have sufficient time for visa processing.
  • The part-time Round One submission deadline is June 15.
  • The part-time Round Two submission deadline is August 1.
Each MSIT cohort is limited to 25-30 students and applications are accepted and reviewed until all spots are filled.

When are decisions made?

Admission decisions are made within in 8 weeks of application completion and submission.

 

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Test Scores

Is the GRE or GMAT required to apply to the MSIT program?

GRE and GMAT scores are not required to apply for admission to the MSIT program. Should you decide to submit a score, a minimum quantitative GRE score of 150 is required for admission consideration.

What is the ETS GRE code for MSIT?

If provided in the application, accepted students who plan to attend will be required to provide official GRE score reports. The MSIT ETS GRE code is 1606.

Are TOEFL/IELTS scores required upon applying to MSIT?

Students whose primary language of undergraduate instruction was not English are required to take the TOEFL. A minimum TOEFL score of 90/100 is required. Admitted students who plan to attend the program will be required to provide official TOEFL scores. The MSIT ETS TOEFL code is 7456. 

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Additional Application Materials

Do I need to provide an official transcript?

Applicants may provide unofficial transcripts (scanned copies are sufficient) for each university they have attended. Accepted students who plan to attend must provide official, university-sealed transcripts before arriving on campus.

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Additional Questions

Does every MSIT applicant have an admission interview?

Only applicants given final admission consideration will be contacted for an admission interview. 

Can I continue to work and take classes part time or online?

The part-time option generally finds students working full-time during the week and taking classes on Saturdays only. The full-time option does not allow for full-time work alongside studies. 

Can I apply for Spring enrollment in MSIT?

The MSIT program only offers a fall quarter intake.

Is MSIT a STEM program?

The Northwestern MSIT program qualifies as a STEM program which qualifies international students for the OPT extension. For more information on STEM OPT extensions, please visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services website.

Can I transfer credits from another institution?

No. Credit earned at another institution will not be applied toward the program's coursework requirements.

I have more questions about MSIT or about my application. Who do I contact?

Please contact us at msit@northwestern.edu.