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Evanston campus
Main Campus
3.9/5(4 Reviews)Established in 1851, Northwestern University campus is in Illinois, USA. It's campus size is 240 acres. Total number of international students at NU is 5,500. Streams offered at university are Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Science, etc. Northwestern University also offer courses in various specializations such as Computer Science, Finance, General Medicine, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc. Faculty to student ratio at university is 1:6.29.
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Northwestern University offers mainly two types of housing options; Residence hall and Residential colleges. The main difference between the two is the degree of faculty involvement. Traditional resid
Northwestern University offers mainly two types of housing options; Residence hall and Residential colleges. The main difference between the two is the degree of faculty involvement. Traditional residence halls on the campus range from residences with as few as 25 students to larger residences with more than 500. Meanwhile, the residential colleges on campus range from 40 to 250 students. Check below the features and facilities provided by Northwestern University accommodations and housing:
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*USD/INR = 83.47
On-Campus Accommodation
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- University offers on-campus accommodation to its UG and PG students
- All UG students have the option to live in residence halls, residential colleges, residential communities, and special-interes
- University offers on-campus accommodation to its UG and PG students
- All UG students have the option to live in residence halls, residential colleges, residential communities, and special-interest housing
- University has 13 traditional residence halls on campus, four residential communities and 11 residential colleges on campus
- Residential Services offers three residence halls for graduate students: Engelhart Hall, Garrett Place Apartments, and McManus Center
Masters
Bachelors
Accommodation Expense- On-campus housing:northwestern.edu/living/
Engelhart Apartments : Two BR Shared Apartment: $9070
WildCat 14: $2,664 per quarter(PG)
Meal Expense- Total Annual Cost:USD 7992
- Living expense links:northwestern.edu/living/graduate...
Off-Campus Accommodation
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- Mostly apartment options are available in the city for students with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms with shared and private bathroom
- Average rent for rooms in the city is around $ 1000 to $1400 per month
- Common
- Mostly apartment options are available in the city for students with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms with shared and private bathroom
- Average rent for rooms in the city is around $ 1000 to $1400 per month
- Common amenities include: dining area, common area for studies and swimming pool
- Other facilities include internet, shared kitchen and furnished rooms
Evanston campus ratings & reviews
3.9/5
5 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 20% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Academically oriented
Internships3
Part time work3
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4.8
Student Life4.4
Value for money3.2
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.2
Indian Food4.2
Permanent Immigration3
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Anonymous
Master's in Information Systems - Batch of 2026
Offered by Northwestern University
3.9
Close knit and tight community.
Tips: My classes are very fast-paced and relevant; they like to cover what is more marketable and important for students to know. You'll discover things about yourself that you never knew existed after spending some time here. I like how the courses are structured and the campus clubs have made me feel more welcome than I'd imagine.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 99100
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Tavs
BA/MA in Comparative Literary Studies - Batch of 2026
Offered by Northwestern University
3.9
One of a kind university; supportive and encouraging faculty.
Tips: My programme is something I chose out of passion and genuine interest. I had several options to study from but Northwestern made the most sense. My professor have been supportive and helpful every step of the way and their teaching has made a difference. I also have a scholarship of 8000 based on my projects and that has made studying here easier.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975
Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 94475
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Anonymous
Master of Engineering Management (MEM) - Batch of 2023
Offered by Northwestern University
3.9
Short course with very good education and hectic lifestyle
Tips: Be prepared to go through a tight schedule for the next 15 months. Make good connections with seniors well before coming to campus and learn how to network with people. I'm very satisfied with the course. All is good and I am happy.
Likes (Indian Food): There are quite a good number of restaurants of every cuisine around the campus. Korean, Thai, Mexican, Indian, Nepalese and a lot more.
I prefer cooking as it gets expensive if you eat out every day. My fav was 10q and hokkaido near the campus.
Dislikes (Student Life): It's a 15-month course. You'll be in job and intern search for 3-6 months totally together, although social life is not good, due to limited time of 9-12 months free time, it depends on person to person. There are a lot of clubs in the university you should be proactive and explore various clubs on the campus. My fav is NU Adventure.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800
Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 91375
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Anonymous
Master's in Public Policy and Administration - Batch of 2025
Offered by Northwestern University
3.8
Friendly and welcoming place.
Tips: My department is big on research and academia. I learnt how to adjust to come out of the customs and societal expectations, which took a while to adjust to. Most of my classmates are international students, and my faculty advisor is very inclusive as well. Professionalism and punctuality are very important here.
Likes (Student Life): Kind, close knit people who are friendly and won't hesitate in helping if you need. I found the campus really lovely to stroll around and explore, with some of the green space being my favourite here. There are also campus pets, which make it all more pleasant.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1850
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89850
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Anonymous
Master of Science (MS) in Communication - Batch of 2026
Offered by Northwestern University
3.8
Great campus and faculty.
Tips: Something not a lot of people know is that Northwestern makes its education very interdisciplinary and encourages students to explore various aspects of their major, as well as areas outside of it. The student body is diverse and supportive. Public transportation is very convenient, accessible and affordable. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences so far.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time work for international students is honestly a rarity, with few options available both on and off campus. Off-campus opportunities involve many legal hurdles, making them very tricky to obtain. You could try looking for jobs in academia or research.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1850
Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 86750
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