Graduate Academic Programs
Northwestern University is a large, private research institution that has existed since 1851. The school has many graduate programs, courses, and undergraduate offerings. Here are some of the most popular programs:
School of Communication
The School of Communication offers several graduate programs, including:
- Communication and Information Science (CIS)
- Journalism
- Strategic Communication
If you’re interested in applying to one of these programs, there are specific application requirements and deadlines that you must follow. You can find more information about each program on their website.
Graduate Degree Programs
The Graduate School
McCormick School of Engineering
Pritzker School of Law
Bienen School of Music
School of Education and Social Policy
The faculty and staff are committed to creating an environment that promotes student success, encourages critical thinking, supports bold ideas and seeks solutions to societal problems.
The school offers a wide array of programs, including both master's and doctoral degrees in areas such as education policy; human development & family studies; childhood studies; counselling psychology; educational leadership & administration; language acquisition & literacy education (ILA); learning technologies (LTR); special education (S.E.)
McCormick School of Engineering
The McCormick School of Engineering ranks fourth in the nation, with over 100 majors and minors. In addition to its exceptional academic programs, it offers opportunities for students to participate in research projects and internships with industry leaders.
The Graduate School
The Graduate School offers a wide range of programs and degrees. The Graduate School is part of the Office of the Provost on Northwestern's Evanston campus. The Graduate School is committed to advancing knowledge through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity; providing leadership for higher education initiatives; and fostering an environment that promotes scholarly engagement with society.
Medill School of Journalism
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications offers a range of graduate programs in journalism, advertising and public relations. The school is located in Evanston, Illinois- about 20 miles north of downtown Chicago- and strongly focuses on digital media and social media.
Pritzker School of Law
The Pritzker School of Law is a top-ranked law school that offers a variety of programs and opportunities. The school has a strong alumni network, and its students can access clinical and experiential learning opportunities.
MBA Program
An MBA program can lead to a variety of careers in business, including finance, marketing and management. The curriculum is designed to teach you the skills needed to succeed in these fields.
The length of an MBA program varies depending on your experience level and chosen specialization area.
M.D. Admissions
The MD program at Northwestern University is a five-year program that admits students through the School of Medicine. The admissions process is extremely competitive, with only a small percentage of applicants accepted each year. The MD admissions requirements include the following:
- GPA: A minimum 3.7 GPA or higher on a 4-point scale (4 being the highest)
- MCAT scores: A minimum score of 24 in each section and an overall sum score of 78 or higher on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) taken within three years before the application date; however, if you took the test more than three years ago, you must submit recent coursework prerequisites such as biology, chemistry and organic chemistry courses
Bienen School of Music
The Bienen School of Music is one of the top five music conservatories in the country. The school offers degrees in composition, conducting, jazz studies, piano performance and pedagogy (piano), strings (violin) as well as voice performance – all undergraduate degrees are bachelor’s degrees that require four years to complete; master’s programs require two years of study; doctoral programs take three years maximum.