About NU
Northwestern University (NU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Evanston, United States. NU is working closely with 568 Group, Association of American Universities (AAU), Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
QS International University Ranking placed the university in 32 position. NU is one of the best universities in the United States. The independent international ranking THE is very attentive to universities' research output. According to THE, this higher education institution is in 25 place among universities with the most research publications per year.
NU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Evanston, United States
- Establishment year
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1851
- Students
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22,445
- International students
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3,846
- Female students
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50%
- Acceptance rate
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9%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#32
- Rating in the USA
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2021#16
- Rating THE
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2022#25
NU tuition fees
The academic calendar at NU is divided into quarters, however, for convenience tuition fees are calculated per year. At NU, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 23,332 USD per year. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
- Academic calendar
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Quarters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelorcitizens and foreigners
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56,271 USD/year
- Mastercitizens and foreigners
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23,332 USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Room and board
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on campus17,616 USD/year
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off campus17,616 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus3,304 USD/year
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off campus3,304 USD/year
Bachelor degree at NU
For undergraduate admissions, the institution will consider applicants with a GPA score of at least 3.7. You also need to successfully pass the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results. NU also provides online undergraduate programs.
- GPA
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3.7
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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550
Master's degree at NU
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. It is impossible to enter NU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 7. TOEFL — 80 or higher. NU provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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80
- TOEFL PBT
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550
NU campus
The campus of NU is located in Evanston. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Foreigners who come to NU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in United States for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. Graduates of NU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
