Northwestern University campus
Evanston, United States
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Northwestern University

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Scholarship available

#33

QS Rank

$78,000

Tuition/yr

36,756

Enrollment

About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a premier research institution with particular strength in engineering, business (Kellogg), journalism, and liberal arts. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on Lake Michigan, Northwestern combines academic excellence with a vibrant campus community. The university emphasizes research and hands-on learning across disciplines. Northwestern's location near Chicago provides access to finance, technology, and media industries. The university maintains strong career services and alumni networks. Northwestern graduates enter positions in business, consulting, technology, media, and academia.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#33
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#26
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#25
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#14

Campus & Location

Province

IL

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,400–2,200/mo | Food: USD 420–660/mo | Chicago suburb; moderate cost with quick access to Chicago's financial district.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(2)

Kellogg MBA

Kellogg School of Management

Business & Management
MBA~$74k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

McCormick School of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$58k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.northwestern.edu. Information may change — verify with Northwestern University’s official website before applying.