Northwestern University
United States · Evanston
Strong journalism, communications, business and engineering; a campus on the shore of Lake Michigan.
- Tuition
- $71 802 / year
- Founded
- 1851
- Students
- 22,000
- QS 2027
- #45
- IELTS from
- 7
- Acceptance rate
- 7.2%
- Bachelor language
- English
Schools and programmes
- Medill School of Journalism
- Kellogg School of Management
- McCormick School of Engineering
- School of Communication
- Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Early Decision. Common App / university website. Financial aid (CSS Profile) — usually by the same deadline.
- — Regular Decision. Common App / university website. Financial aid (CSS Profile) — usually by the same deadline.
- — University response (Regular Decision). Usually late March — early April
- — National Candidate Reply Date. Choosing a university and deposit
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- Common App account (or UC Application)
- Personal Statement (650 words) + supplemental essays
- Transcript of grades 9–11 in English + School Report
- School counselor recommendation
- 2 teacher recommendations
- SAT / ACT — Practically mandatory for top universities
- Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
- List of activities (up to 10) and awards (up to 5)
- CSS Profile / financial aid form — If you need a scholarship
- Certification of Finances
- Form I-20 → visa F-1, fee SEVIS
- Portfolio of work — For design, architecture, art
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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