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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois, United States

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World rank #6
Tuition from ₹9.25 L per year, 193 courses
Courses 45
Acceptance rate N/A
Founded 1851
Students 21211

Admission & dates at Northwestern University

Indian students interested in higher studies at Northwestern University need to maintain strong academic scores (above 90% ideally), prove their proficiency in English, submit standardized tests (SAT or ACT), along with their online application via the Common or Coalition App, as part of the Northwestern University Application Process.

Northwestern University Application Deadlines 2026

NWU Illinois has 2 main intakes for UG students (Early Decision and Regular Decision). The application deadlines for both intakes have now passed. As for PG courses, the deadlines vary by program. Mentioned below are the tentative deadlines for Indian students:

Course Type Tentative Application Deadline
UG
  • Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
  • Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
PG (MBA)
  • Round 1: Sep 9, 2026
  • Round 2: Jan 6, 2027

Northwestern University Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

The university has set some basic entry requirements that both domestic and Indian students need to satisfy to be eligible for studies at Northwestern University. This includes submitting the documents and test scores mentioned below:

Particular Required
Documents
English Test Scores (Master's courses at the Graduate School)
  • IELTS - 7.0 overall
  • TOEFL-iBT - 80
  • MET - 54
Competitive Test Scores
  • SAT - 1510-1570
  • ACT - 34-35
  • GRE - 162 (both verbal and quant)
  • GMAT - 687 (Focus), 733 (Legacy)
Northwestern University Application Fee for Indian Students
  • UG - USD 75 (INR 7.1 K)
  • PG - USD 95 (INR 9 K)

1 USD = INR 94.56

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