Study Options / Part-time OptionTuition & Financial Aid
2026-2027 Tuition
Tuition will total $50,508 ($8,418 per course or $16,836 per quarter, two courses per quarter).
Please note: An approximate 5% increase in tuition is expected for following academic year. Official amounts for the future year will be announced in the summer before the start of the program. In addition to tuition, please expect a quarterly $298 health services fee and $125 student activity fee.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is a requirement for all degree-seeking students at Northwestern University, which will cost each student an additional $5,996 for coverage from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. Students can fulfill the insurance requirement by:
- confirming your NU-SHIP enrollment, or
- waiving enrollment by affirming alternate insurance that meets NU’s comparable coverage requirements. Click here to evaluate if your insurance meets these requirements.
The Northwestern Student Health Insurance Office is available to assist students in making appropriate insurance selections for their health care needs. Please contact them directly with health insurance questions.
Additional Funding Resources
Master of Science in Information Technology students may wish to learn about funding options through the McCormick School of Engineering Fellowships and Financial Aid, Northwestern University's Office of Fellowships, and via Northwestern Student Finance.
Students using financial aid to fund their graduate degree must comply with the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy to maintain eligibility.
