Northwestern is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, ranked among the top 10 universities in the USA. It is best known for Kellogg School of Management, Medill School of Journalism, and Pritzker School of Law. Students benefit from Chicago proximity, strong alumni networks, and one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country.
Evanston, Illinois, USA
Top 30 Globally
#9
#5 in USA
Top 5 in USA
96% within 6 months of graduation
Master of Business Administration (Kellogg)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 730 median
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
15 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE required
Master of Science in Journalism (Medill)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT/ACT recommended
Master of Science in Analytics (Kellogg)
Masters DegreeDuration
15 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT/GRE required
Juris Doctor (Pritzker School of Law)
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 104, LSAT required
Kellogg School of Management — #5 MBA program in the USA by Financial Times 2024.
Medill School of Journalism — top-ranked program producing editors at major US newsrooms.
Quarter system calendar — students complete more courses and internships per year than peers.
Chicago access — Evanston campus is 25 minutes from downtown by commuter train.
Kellogg MBA graduates report a median base salary of $175,000, with top employers including McKinsey, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs.
Engineering and CS graduates are recruited heavily by Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Chicago-area tech firms.
Medill alumni work at The New York Times, CNN, NPR, and leading digital media outlets.
96% of graduates secure employment or further study within six months of completing their degree.
Undergrad
1st January 2025
Postgrad
Rolling (program-specific deadlines)
Undergrad
N/A
Postgrad
1st February 2025
Northwestern's lakeside campus sits on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston. The campus covers 240 acres with libraries, research labs, and direct beach access.
Chicago is 25 minutes away by the Purple Line train. Students tap into internships, cultural venues, and one of the USA's largest finance and tech job markets.
Valid F-1 student visa required
Form I-20 from Northwestern ISSS
Proof of funds: ~$85,000/year
Confirmed university offer letter
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Health insurance enrollment mandatory
