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Rank #32Private

Northwestern University

(Northwestern)

Evanston

#32

World Ranking

$63,468/year

International Tuition

7%

Acceptance Rate

20%

International Students

About Northwestern University

Northwestern University excels in journalism (Medill), performing arts, and engineering, situated on Lake Michigan's shores near Chicago. It uniquely bridges creative and analytical disciplines.

Why Choose Northwestern?

Northwestern's strengths in both STEM and the performing arts, combined with Chicago access, suit students who refuse to choose between technical and creative pursuits.

Popular Programs

Journalism
Engineering
Business
Communication
Music
Law
Medicine

Admission Requirements

Highly competitive requiring strong academics and demonstrated passion. Test-optional policy recently. International students need TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Northwestern meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. The One Northwestern Grant ensures full financial support with no loans for eligible families.

Campus Life

The lakefront Evanston campus is 30 minutes north of downtown Chicago, giving students access to a world-class city while enjoying a suburban campus atmosphere.

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