Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition costs differ for each Northwestern University School of Professional Studies program. Find information below on financial obligations and tuition costs for the Esports Certificate Program.
2025–26 Tuition
- Tuition per course: $4,391
- Estimated cost for the four-course certificate program: $17,564*
Notes/Exceptions
- Tuition levels are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted based on market dynamics. On average, when an adjustment is made, it has been approximately +/- 3.5%
- Estimated cost does not include books or other instructional materials
Program Fees
* Online courses in this program are assigned a technology fee of $130 per course. This fee is not included in the total estimated cost listed above.
Financial Aid
Graduate certificate programs do not qualify for federal student loans. Private education loans may be available to assist with tuition and fee expenses. For more information about these loans, including information on how to apply, please visit the Chicago Financial Aid Office website.