Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Northwestern is known for journalism (Medill), engineering, theatre (one of the top BFA programs), and the Kellogg School of Management for MBAs. Located on Lake Michigan in suburban Chicago.
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Location
Evanston, Illinois
Established
1851
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Common App / Coalition App / QuestBridge
Region
United States →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: Northwestern University official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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