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Northwestern University (Chicago metropolitan area) Northwestern University ( NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Established in 1851 to serve the historic Northwest Territory, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois.
Northwestern is a leading research university that is home to more than 90 school-based centers and 35 University research centers. With an interdisciplinary culture, our research spans a spectrum of areas including neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology and drug discovery.
Find what's next. Explore Northwestern University's graduate and professional programs for certificates, master's, and PhD degrees.
Find application procedures and explore the unique strengths of Northwestern University, a world-class research institution with six undergraduate schools and more than 80 major options. Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois, just minutes from Chicago.
For additional guidance about admission and affordability, we encourage you to explore our website and YouTube channel, or connect directly with admission staff. Registration is required for guided campus tours. To register, click on the button below. Register for a campus visit.
Student Affairs Website. Explore the services and resources available for students at Northwestern. Register for classes, make campus connections and learn about the academic and financial resources available.
Filter online programs by personal interests or Northwestern school. Many schools at Northwestern have developed learning opportunities that are fully or partially online. Explore specifics of these Master's and professional degree programs by visiting the websites, linked below.
From admission to graduation, The Graduate School (TGS) at Northwestern University supports graduate students throughout their experience, awarding doctoral and master’s degrees in more than seventy disciplines.
Collected and prepared by our Enrollment Analytics team, the Common Data Set consists of admissions- and enrollment-related data about Northwestern University. We report this information in a standard format in collaboration with higher education peers.
