Private, non-profit university · United States
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois · In a city
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$70,589About ₹67.1 lakh. Same for all students. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted7.7%Very hard to get into
Students23,6589,201 bachelor's · 14,457 graduate
International students11.6%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree96%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Average SAT of admitted students1533Out of 1600
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$99,375 a year, all inAbout ₹94.4 lakh. Tuition $71,802; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
Same rate for all students: tuition $71,802 plus fees $1,260; total incl. on-campus housing and meals $22,941, books, personal and loan fees. Total excludes student health insurance ($5,996 if not waived) and transport ('varies').Master's tuition, 2026-27$70,986 a yearAbout ₹67.5 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
The Graduate School (TGS) master's full-time rate $23,662 per quarter (3-4 units) x 3 quarters (Fall-Spring); fees extra. Some professional master's (e.g. MEAS, SoC) charge per unit instead.India's 3-year degree, for a master'sFor India: 'Applicants must have earned at least a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree in addition to a post-graduate diploma.'Source ↗
SAT or ACTTest-optional: ACT/SAT not required for first-year applicants; policy applies to the ED 1 Nov 2026 / RD 4 Jan 2027 cycle (Fall 2027 entry).Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesEarly Decision 1 Nov 2026; Regular Decision 4 Jan 2027 (Fall 2027 entry).Source ↗
Money help for international studentsNeed-based aid available to international students; meets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted first-years; need-aware admission for international applicants.Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 85 subjects
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture and Related Services, Other
- Area Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology, General
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Data Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- History
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Non-Professional Legal Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Science, Technology and Society
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's · 112 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Area Studies
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
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- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Economics
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business
- Journalism
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Non-Professional Legal Studies
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Real Estate
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Music and Worship
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Science and Theory
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
PhD and professional · 72 subjects
- Accounting and Related Services
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
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- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Economics
- Education, Other
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Industrial Engineering
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medicine
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Music and Worship
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Statistics
- Systems Science and Theory
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 147767), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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