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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
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Official website
www.northwestern.eduUSAQS #6 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral★ Top 50 Global★ AAU Member★ Big Ten Conference
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is recognized for its rigorous academic programs, particularly in journalism, communication, engineering, and business through its well-regarded Kellogg School of Management. The university operates under a trimester system and is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate and graduate research, boasting over 90 school-based research centers. Northwestern is also a member of the Big Ten Conference for athletics and has a vibrant student life with over 500 student organizations.
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #9 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #15 · 2026Forbes #16 · 2026US News & World Report #84 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #9 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban (Evanston), Urban (Chicago), International (Doha, Qatar), Total: 1,000+ acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
Popular fields
Clinical PsychologyMasters in Engineering ManagementMechanical EngineeringRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringMachine Learning and Data Science
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Student Life
21,467 students (6,237 international)
Campus: Suburban (Evanston), Urban (Chicago), International (Doha, Qatar), Total: 1,000+ acres
Location: Evanston, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Libraries (including the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections)Sports Complexes (including Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena)Research Labs (including the Northwestern University Atomic and Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center)Student Housing (including residential colleges and Greek houses)Cafeterias and dining hallsPerforming Arts Centers (including the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall)Medical facilities (including the Feinberg School of Medicine)Innovation and entrepreneurship hubs (including The Garage)
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 7.2%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 7.2%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 7.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school