Northwestern University

About the university

Established in 1851, Northwestern University (NU) is a prestigious non-profit private higher education institution located in Evanston, Illinois, with branch campuses in Chicago, Doha, Washington DC, and San Francisco. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, NU is a large-sized university with an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students. Offering degrees from pre-bachelor's to doctorate levels in various areas of study, NU has an extremely selective admission policy based on entrance exams and academic records, with an acceptance rate range of 0-9%. International applicants are welcome to apply for enrollment. NU provides students with a wide array of academic and non-academic resources, including libraries, housing, sports facilities, scholarships, study abroad programs, online courses, and administrative services to support their academic pursuits.