Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Kellogg School of Management

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Kellogg School of Management is renowned globally for its collaborative, team-based approach to management education and is consistently ranked among the world's top business schools for finance.

Key advantages

Top 60 Globally for Accounting & Finance
Renowned for marketing and team-based leadership
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's business hub
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (also 1-year accelerated option)MMM: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $76,000 – $85,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience for MBA.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in corporate finance, private equity, and consulting, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in corporate finance, behavioural finance, and social enterprise finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Kellogg School of Management

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 15 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Kellogg School of Management is renowned globally for its collaborative, team-based approach to management education and is consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, particularly for marketing.

Key advantages

Top 15 Globally for Business & Management
Renowned for marketing and team-based leadership
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's business hub
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (also 1-year accelerated option)MMM: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $76,000 – $85,000 per year (MBA; indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in marketing, general management, and consulting, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in marketing, strategy, and social enterprise. Notable for pioneering team-based MBA pedagogy.

Course

MBA

Offered by Kellogg School of Management

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)

Kellogg School of Management is renowned globally for its collaborative, team-based approach to MBA education and is consistently ranked among the world's top business schools, particularly for marketing.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for MBA
Renowned for marketing and team-based leadership
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's business hub
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (also 1-year accelerated option for those with an undergraduate business degree)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $165,000 – $185,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 730+ (or GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in marketing, general management, and consulting, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in marketing, strategy, and social enterprise. Notable for pioneering team-based MBA pedagogy.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Kellogg School of Management

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Kellogg School of Management is renowned globally for marketing, consistently ranked among the world's very best, with an unmatched reputation for brand management and marketing strategy education.

Key advantages

World-renowned for marketing specialisation
Strong global alumni network in brand management
Close to Chicago's business hub
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture
Legendary marketing faculty

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMS in Marketing: 1 year
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $76,000 – $85,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically several years of work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in brand management, marketing leadership, and consulting, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in marketing strategy, consumer behaviour, and branding. Notable for pioneering marketing management pedagogy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Northwestern's Department of Economics is renowned globally for its strength in econometrics and game theory, consistently ranked among the world's top economics programmes.

Key advantages

Top 20 Globally for Economics
Renowned econometrics and game theory research
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's business hub
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $52,000 – $62,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field with excellent academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in consulting, finance, and academic research, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in econometrics, game theory, and industrial organisation. Notable for pioneering economic theory research.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 80 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Northwestern's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is renowned globally for its strength in materials science and nanotechnology research, consistently ranked among the world's top programmes.

Key advantages

Top 80 Globally for Chemical Engineering
Renowned materials science and nanotechnology research
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's business hub
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in materials science, nanotechnology, and general chemical engineering roles, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 70 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Northwestern's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is renowned globally for its strength in structural materials and infrastructure systems research, consistently ranked among the world's top programmes.

Key advantages

Top 60 Globally for Civil Engineering
Renowned structural materials research
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's infrastructure sector
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in structural materials, infrastructure systems, and general civil engineering roles, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in structural materials, infrastructure systems, and geomechanics.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 70 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Northwestern's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is renowned globally for its strength in nanotechnology and materials-electronics research, consistently ranked among the world's top programmes.

Key advantages

Top 60 Globally for Electrical Engineering
Renowned nanotechnology research
Strong global alumni network
Close to Chicago's technology sector
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in nanotechnology, materials-electronics, and general electrical engineering roles, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Evanston offers a quieter campus setting close to downtown Chicago.

Research strengths

Research in nanotechnology, materials-electronics, and photonics.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #47

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is renowned globally for its collaborative, practice-oriented approach to legal education, based in downtown Chicago with strong business law ties.

Key advantages

Top 40 Globally for Law
Downtown Chicago location
Strong business law and practice-oriented curriculum
Strong global alumni network
Highly ranked joint/dual-degree options
Collaborative, close-knit culture

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $70,000 – $80,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (September)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 104IELTS: 7.0PTE: 70
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes in business law, general practice, and consulting-adjacent legal roles, supported by proximity to Chicago's corporate base.

Student experience

Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Downtown Chicago campus with excellent access to major law firms.

Research strengths

Research in business law, dispute resolution, and legal innovation. Notable for pioneering practice-based legal education.

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