Northwestern University (Kellogg/McCormick)

Evanston, Illinois, United States

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Established in 1851, Northwestern University offers more than 4000 courses for students. The university comes with a selective application process, with an acceptance rate of just 7.2%. Currently, more than 415 Indian students out of 9,500 international students are studying at Northwestern University from more than 120 countries worldwide. Top courses at Northeastern University include journalism, marketing and communications, engineering, business specializations, etc. The average annual cost of studying at Northwestern ranges from USD 60,000 TO USD 1,15,000. 

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Northwestern University - Ranking

Northwestern University is one of the top 50 universities in the world. This university has been ranked for 2024 by reputable publications like QS, US News and World Report, and Times Higher Education.

Ranking Agency  2022 2023 2024

QS World University Ranking

32

38

47

Times Higher Education World University Ranking

22

25

26

US News & World Report 

9

9

6

 

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Top Graduate Courses at Northwestern University

Course Tuition Fee (Annual) Application Deadline

MBA

USD 1,15,936 - USD 83,610

2 April 2025 and 7 May 2025

M.Sc. in Computer Science

USD 63,303 

28 February 2025

MS in Integrated Marketing and Communications

USD 34,814 

Mid August 2025

MS in Electrical Engineering

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28 February 2024

Masters in Journalism

USD 53,496 

Mid August 2025

LLM 

USD 80,252

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Northwestern University - Jobs and Placement

MBA Graduates from Northwestern University land jobs in top companies including Amazon, Nike, Google, and many more at a starting salary of USD 58,900.

Position Annual Salary (in USD)

Software Engineer

INR 67,31,100 - INR 1,33,79,100

Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)

INR 56,50,800 - INR 1,24,65,000

Data Scientist

INR 67,31,100 - INR 1,32,12,900

Executive Director

INR 69,80,400 - INR 2,27,69,400

Marketing Manager

INR 59,83,200 - INR 1,02,21,300

Mechanical Engineer

INR 52,35,300 - INR 1,20,49,500

Data Analyst

INR 39,05,700 - INR 78,11,400

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Northwestern University - Campus Life

On its 240-acre campus, Northwestern University is home to 5,500 international students overall. The university has a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:6.29. Northwestern boasts a robust extracurricular scene with more than 500 student organizations. These include honor societies and academic clubs as well as performing arts, cultural, and professional development groups. Being a part of the Big Ten Conference, Northwestern University has a strong athletic department.

 

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Northwestern University - Campus Infrastructure

Northwestern University has two main campuses:

 

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    The Evanston campus spans approximately 240 acres and features a mix of historic and modern buildings. It’s nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, providing a picturesque setting.
 
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    The Chicago campus houses the Feinberg School of Medicine and other professional programs. It provides access to world-class medical facilities, research centers, and urban amenities.
 

Northwestern University is near several excellent restaurants, including Soli Grill, Mas Salud Evanston, Trattoria Demi, and Evanston Corner Bistro. You should definitely check out the university's beautiful libraries if you're a bookworm. Among the well-known libraries in this region are the Galter Health Sciences Library, Seeley G. Mudd Library, Boas Mathematics Library, Styberg Library, and others.

 

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University Name QS Ranking 2025 Acceptance Rate Average MS Annual Fee 

Northeastern University

396

18%

USD 26,790 - USD 74,675

Washington University

-

16%

USD 58,886

Columbia University 

19

6.7%

USD 63,530

Duke University

50

7.7%

USD 60,244

Cornell University

20

8.7%

USD 62,456

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