Overview

Program in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics / Program in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics is located in Evanston, IL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1
Doctoral Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26

Applied

10

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

95

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 31st	December 31st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts from all academic institutions attended
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts from all academic institutions attended

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 577 TOEFL IBT score: 90
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	December 31
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

19

Total Graduate Students

84%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.26%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	10%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (94%)

Female (5%)

Faculty

27

Total faculty

Full-time - 27

Part-time - 0

Male (23)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Computational mechanics, mechanics in biology and fluids, micro/nanomechanics, multifunctional materials, geomechanics, structural reliability and nondestructive characterization
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 2145 North Sheridan Road
L-261
Evanston, IL  60208
United States

Contact Prof. Horacio Espinosa
Director
Email: espinosa@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-467-5989
Fax: 847-491-5227

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