Northwestern University (Kellogg/McCormick) Ranking

Evanston, Illinois, United States

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 Northwestern University Ranking

  • list items ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings - 18(2021)
  • list items QS - World University Ranking - 47(2024)
  • list items THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking - 26 (2023)
  • list items US News & World Report - National University Ranking - 10 (2023)
  • list items US News & World Report - Global Universities - 24 (2023)
  • list items World University Ranking - 18 (2022)

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 Northwestern University Ranking By Subject

Engineering Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Engineering and Technology  (QS Ranking)

61 60 75 77

 Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings  (QS Ranking)

38 33 35 44

PG Engineering and Technology (THE Ranking) 

36 37 38 30

Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools (US News Ranking)

12 11 15 11

Biomedical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 12 14 13

Chemical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

12 13 14 14

Civil Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

11 10 14 13

 Electrical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 32 20 32

Mechanical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

12 13 13 13

UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg (US News Ranking)

20 21 28 18

UG Mechanical Engineering (US News Ranking)

12 12 16  

Computer Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

PG Computers (THE Ranking) 

101-125 101-125 86 98

Computer Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 23 22 27

UG Computer Engineering (US News Ranking)

NA 24 27 27

Science Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Mathematics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

35 30 21 NA

Shanghai Physics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

51-75 51-75 51-75 NA

Physics and Astronomy Rankings (QS Ranking)

51-100 51-100 51-100 51-100

Biological Sciences Rankings (QS Ranking)

51-100 51-100 51-100  51-100

Mathematics Rankings (QS Ranking)

51-100 51-100 51-100 51-100

Life Sciences Rankings (THE Ranking) 

48 45 51 49

Psychology Rankings (THE Ranking) 

16 13 15 18

Humanities Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

38 51-75 51-75 NA

Shanghai Sociology Ranking (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

22 20 20 NA

Communication and Media Studies Rankings (QS Ranking)

19 15 16 16

Performing Arts Rankings (QS Ranking)

26 41 51-100 41

Politics Rankings (QS Ranking)

51-100 51-100 101-150 101-150

Art & Design Rankings (QS Ranking)

151-200 151-200 NA NA

Sociology Rankings (QS Ranking)

49 51-100 49 51-100

Arts & Humanities Rankings (THE Ranking) 

58 63 75 89

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Medicine Courses

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Shanghai Nursing Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

151-200 201-300 201-300 NA

Medicine Rankings (QS Ranking)

51-100 51-100 46 51-100

Clinical and Health Rankings (THE Ranking) 

36 34 34 30

Best Graduate Medical Schools (US News Ranking)

NA 35 39 43

Law Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Law Ranking (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

21 18 19 NA

Law Rankings (QS Ranking)

46 49 51-100 51-100

Law Rankings (THE Ranking) 

34 32 45 101-125

Best Graduate Law Schools (US News Ranking)

10 9 12 13

Business Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Bloomberg - Best Business School USA 

40 5 4 NA

 GMBA Ranking  (Financial Times)

11 6 5 9

 Accounting & Finance (QS Ranking)

31 29 5 9

Global MBA (QS Ranking)

10 14 16 14

PG Business and Economics (THE Ranking)

12 13 13 14

Entrepreneurship MBA (US News Ranking)

NA 24 18 19

 Finance MBA (US News Ranking)

12 13 11 18

Graduate Business School (US News Ranking)

6 3 4 3

 MBA Business Analytics (US News Ranking)

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Supply Chain Management MBA (US News Ranking)

NA 15 17 17
How can I go to Northwestern University from India?
 

To study at Northwestern University from India, follow these steps:

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    Research programs: Explore undergraduate or postgraduate programs that interest you.
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    Check admission requirements: Review GPA, standardised test scores (such as SAT/ACT), and English language proficiency requirements.
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    Apply online: Use Northwestern's application portal and submit required documents.
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    Await your offer: After applying, wait for the admission decision.
Is NU’s acceptance rate 100%?
 

No, Northwestern University's acceptance rate is not 100%. For the 2022–23 admissions cycle, the acceptance rate was approximately 7.2%.

How can I get admission in Northwestern University?
 

To get admitted to Northwestern:

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    Meet GPA and test score requirements.
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    Submit required materials (application, transcripts, letters of recommendation).
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    Participate in interviews (if applicable).
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    Await the decision.
How long does it take to get accepted into Northwestern University?
 

The timeline varies:

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    Early Decision: Decision release in December.
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    Regular Decision: Decision release in March.
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    Transfer: Begins in May and is ongoing.
What GPA do I need to get into NU?
 

Aim for a competitive GPA. The average GPA of admitted students is around 4.1.

 
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