Rankings
How every major ranking places Northwestern University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 33 | $70,986 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 30 | $70,986 | See → |
| Business & management | 24 | $70,986 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 23 | $56,067 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 20 | $57,762 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 20 | $70,986 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 19 | $56,067 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 18 | $70,986 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 15 | $56,067 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 14 | $70,986 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 10 | $70,986 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 9 | $56,067 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $56,067 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $56,067 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $70,986 | See → |
Costs and entry
13 courses mention scholarships. 30 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Northwestern University
The job market for Northwestern University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Northwestern University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $70,986 a year; half of Northwestern University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $56,067 and $70,986. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $70,986, humanities & languages $56,067.
How is Northwestern University ranked?
Northwestern University is ranked #42 by QS (2026), #30 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #31 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Marketing (#5) and Economics & Econometrics (#12).
What IELTS score does Northwestern University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (3 of the 6 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Northwestern University offer?
240 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (33), engineering & technology (30) and business & management (24).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Northwestern University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.