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#14 in USA

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Northwestern University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(39 courses)
INR 23 L - 84 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 100, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 7 - 8, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(13 courses)
INR 23 L - 1 CrGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 100, PTE, Duolingo, IELTS: 7 & Above, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(26 courses)
INR 61 L - 66 LGet Fee Details
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, SAT
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Q:   Is Northwestern University good for Indian students?
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Yes, Northwestern University is an excellenct choice for Indian students seeking a globally recognised US degree from a top US university. Some key reasons that make NWU a good choice for Indian students is mentioned below:

  • World-class STEM and Business programs
  • Easy access to Chicago's top finance and tech companies like JPMorgan Chase, Accenture, Google, Salesforce, and Cisco
  • Active Indian student community including the Indian Student Association, Indian Graduate Students and Scholars Association, and Project RISHI
  • 100% of UG students who need financial aid, recieve the same
Q:   What are the admission requirements at Northwestern University?
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Check below the minimum admission requirements for international students at Northwestern University:

UG Admission Requirements

  • Application form
  • SAT/ACT
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement and supplemental essay
  • Interviews
  • Academic transcripts of secondary school examinations
  • Proficiency in the English language

PG Admission Requirements

  • An application form
  • A certified copy of the diploma and/or degree certificate for any conferred degree
  • English language requirement
  • Essay
  • GRE/GMAT
  • Two letters of recommendation
Q:   What is the application fee for Indian students at Northwestern University?
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Northwestern University application fees for Indian students vary for different programs. The general Northwestern University application fee for UG programs is USD 75 or INR 7.1 K and USD 95 or INR 9 K for PG programs. It is a non-refundable application fee.

1 USD = INR 94.54

Q:   Why should I go for Northwestern University as an International student?
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Students are going to Northwestern University because it is a brand symbol and have also been consistent with its performance, being at the top ranks year after year as a private research University.

Look at the guidelines given below -

  • It is ranked at #29 and #14 at world level and country level as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking.
  • The core curriculum of the courses in the University is built on real practical work and not just theory based.

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Q:   What is the Northwestern University QS Ranking 2027?
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Northwestern Uni QS Ranking 2027 is #45 in the world. It has maintained its status among the top 50 uiniversities globally for the 3rd year in a row. Given below is how NWU QS World rankings have changed in recent years:

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Northwestern University QS World Rank#45#42#50
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3.9/5
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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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Answered 5 days ago

Northwestern Uni is widely considered just as good as Ivy League colleges/universities. While it is not a member of the Ivy League, it ranks among the top 10 universities in the US. It is often referred as an "Ivy Plus" institution, alongside the likes of MIT, Stanford, and Duke.

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Answered 5 days ago

Northwestern Uni with an acceptance rate of 7.4%, is marginally more difficult to get into than UCLA (9%). However, students encounter a different admission process for each.

Northwestern looks at all aspects of a candidate, including academics, extracurricular, LORs, essays, and test scores like SA

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Akash Gaur

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The acceptance rate at Northwestern University are quite low, it is around 7.5 %, that makes it quite difficult to be admitted there. Look at the guidelines given below -

  • This uncertainty could be erased if the students need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the University for the speci

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Piyush Rastogi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

It takes up around 9-15 months for a MEM course to be get over with if the applicant choose full-time course.

The MEM course is flexible and students can select for a part-time program which allows them to work while completing their studies.

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Lalit Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

: The Entry Requirements for MEM course at Northwestern University includes academic certificates, personal statement, English language test scores, visa, references and resumes. This list is mentioned below in detail, take a look -

·       UG Degree

·       Minimum of 3 LORs

·       Calculus based sta

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