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Northwestern University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(39 courses)
INR 22 L - 81 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedPTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 80 - 100, IELTS: 7 - 8, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(13 courses)
INR 22 L - 1 CrGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedPTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 80 - 100, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(26 courses)
INR 59 L - 63 LGet Fee Details
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL, SAT
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Q:   What does it feel like to go to Northwestern University?
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Northwestern University is one of the top private universities in the United States. Experience at NU will vary from individual to individual. However, as per a former student at Northwestern University, there’s a very strong sense of community, everyone is extremely motivated to learn rather than compete for grades, and the whole class meet regularly and work on assignments together. Furthermore, the student described the social scene at the university as parties are there if you look for them, but there is never any pressure to attend and there are also tons of clubs and events on campus, so it’s pretty hard to get bored. 

Q:   What is the average tuition fees for international students at Northwestern University?
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The tuition fee for international students depends on the course and level of study. Northwestern University tuition fees for international students vary from course to course. Therefore, international students should check the tuition fees for their courses before applying. Check below the average tuition fees  for international students:

CourseFees
MSINR 26L - 66L 
BAINR 48L 
BE/BTechINR 47L - 48L 
Q:   How do I apply for financial aid as an international applicant?
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When submitting the application, students must select yes for the financial aid. After the application submission, students must submit CSS profile, which is an online application used by colleges to award financial aids or  by submitting the International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA). The last step is to submit tax forms. The selected students will be notified after receiving their acceptance letters.

Q:   How to get into Northwestern University as an international student?
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Northwestern University admission requirements are given below:

Undergraduate Admissions

  • Completed application
  • Northwestern University supplement, (with additional writing supplements)
  • Official secondary school transcript and school report
  • At least one teacher recommendation
  • Counselor recommendation
  • SAT or ACT scores (if applicable)
  • Official proof of English language proficiency
  • Any additional materials (if required)

Graduate Admissions

Generally, to submit a Northwestern University graduate application, the applicants are required to keep the following things in mind:

  • First of all, explore the programs
  • Next, check the course requirements
  • Then, submit the Northwestern University graduate application and pay the application fee via credit card
  • Then, check the admission decision
  • Next, apply for aid (if applicable)
  • Lastly, check the enrollment procedure if admitted

Read: College / University Application Process for USA

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Northwestern University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How much does housing cost at Northwestern University?
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Residence halls and residential college are two main types of housing options available at Northwestern University. The cost of living on the campus of Northwestern University will depend on the type of room you choose to live in. The undergraduate rooms rate for 2023/24 are given below. 

Accommodation TierRate
TrippleUSD 10,326/INR 8.60 L
DoubleUSD 10,791 - 12,219 (INR 9.0 L -  10 L)
SingleUSD 12,936 - 13,692 (INR 10 L - 11 L)

*USD/INR = 83.28

Q:   How much does Northwestern MBA cost?
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For 2023-24, Northwestern University cost for one-year MBA course is given below:

Particulars

One-Year MBA Expenses

Tuition

USD 112,336

Food & Housing

USD 26,400

Books & Supplies

USD 2,196

Travel

USD 1,772

Personal

USD 4,200

Health insurance

USD 6,437

Computer equipment

USD 1,200

University health services fee

USD 798

Student activity and experience fee

USD 1,400

Student association fee

USD 520

First-year fee

USD 1,000

Loan fees

USD 4,136

Read: 10 Most Affordable MBA Colleges in USA

Q:   What is the fee for MBA at Northwestern University?
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In specializations like Sports Administration, Management Studies, Finance, Project Management, Integrated Marketing Communications Professionals, Design Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership for Creative Enterprises, Public Policy, and Administration, Northwestern University provides one- to two-year MBA programs for international students.

The tuition fee ranges between INR 62L and INR 94L. The basic eligibility criteria include a bachelor's degree from an institution of acceptable standing, transcripts, GRE score (if required), essay, letter of recommendation, and resume.

Q:   What is the cost of a student visa for the United States?
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The United States of America offers various kinds of visas depending on your purpose of travel. You are required to visit the Department of State website for visa information and apply for a visa by scheduling visa appointments. The United States Offer three types of students visa; F, J, and M. The F student visa is to study at an accredited U.S. university or college. The J student visa is for students going to the United States on a student exchange program. Meanwhile, the M student visa is for non-academic or vocational training programs in the United States. The visa application fee for processing the F, J and M visas is USD160/INR 13,324. This fee is collected by the U.S. Department of State and it is a non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa fee.

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  • 20% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Friendly
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Internships3
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Quality of faculty4.8
Student Life4.4
Value for money3.2
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.2
Indian Food4.2
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Master's in Information Systems - Batch of 2026
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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BA/MA in Comparative Literary Studies - Batch of 2026
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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Master of Engineering Management (MEM) - Batch of 2023
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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Master's in Public Policy and Administration - Batch of 2025
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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Master of Science (MS) in Communication - Batch of 2026
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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Northwestern University offers many scholarships for international students who are eligible based on their academic record and overall profile. They can get these scholarships by applying for admission to the university and choosing an option that they are eligible for. After checking the requireme

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Northwestern University has a lot of academic schools in areas such as Medicine, Journalism, Communication, Music among others. It is included in the 4 top 10 national universities and is also included in the top 20 in the 4 graduate school rankings. The school rankings at the university are mention

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Northwestern University has an acceptance rate of around 8%. This means that it is very selective for admissions of international students. The applicants have to submit the GPA, academic records and documents that are mentioned on the official website. If their documents do not fulfill the requirem

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Northwestern University is one of the top ranked universities. It has a ranking of #28 in the world and #14 in the USA based on the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. It also has been ranked well for its academic schools on the main Illinois campus. The rankings of the university by ranking bodies ar

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Northeastern University has not specified any minimum GPA requirement for admissions. But from the past data, a GPA of 3.85 on a 4.0 scale is very competitive. Most of the applicants with the mentioned GPA were offered admission. 

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