This course examines fundamental issues and design trade-offs in modern processor architectures. We will discuss some of the constraints that limit the design and programmability of modern processors, ...

This lab course introduces students to modern topics of engineering optics. Teams of students will carry out four different projects: holography, lasers, free-space optical communication, and ...

Apply now for 2026 entry or register your interest to find out about future events and what it’s like to study with us. Our MSc in Advanced Computer Science offers a variety of modules, including ...

The MS in Computer Engineering at Northwestern is built for those ready to leap forward — to lead, to innovate, and to shape the technologies that will define the next decade. This is not just a ...

This course sits at the heart of technologies transforming society, from AI, autonomous vehicles, and robotics to IoT and next-generation communications. You will be equipped to make a positive ...

Engineering majors – or more specifically, general engineering majors – study a broad scope of engineering principles and learn about a variety of disciplines in the field. Unlike more specific majors ...

Due to high demand for this course, we operate a staged admissions process with multiple selection deadlines throughout the year, to maintain a fair and transparent approach. Explore our campus, meet ...

Computer engineering is a broad field that sits in between the hardware of electrical engineering and the software of computer science. When computer engineers design hardware, they focus on what the ...

Introducing the MSc in Advanced Computer Science, where you can specialise in Software and Data Engineering or Interaction Design. Dive into cutting-edge topics like Machine Learning, Cyber Security ...

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