Northwestern University

About Northwestern University
Founded in 1981, Northwestern University is a private research university, which provides students with intellectual and professional learning opportunities in their desired areas. Owing to its excellent academic services, NU is considered to be one of top ten universities of the US.  Northwestern University has 3 campuses on locations including Chicago, Evanston and Doha. According to the U.S. News & World Report, the undergraduate programs at NU are considered to be the best in the nation.
 
Northwestern University Programs Information
The University is divided into distinct schools that offer post secondary education to students in specific areas of their choice. These include:

• School of Education and Social Policy
• School of Communication
• School of Law
• Kellog School of Management
• School of Continuing Studies
• Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music
• Medill School of Journalism
• Feinberg School of Medicine
• Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
• The Graduate School

Students can pursue 124 undergraduate and more than 140 graduate level degrees. The school of engineering, management and communication are categorized as the most academically sound in the nation. Besides, students are provided with doctoral degrees in mathematics, journalism, science and engineering.  The admission criterion for each program and school differ and students are required to submit the admission applications before the deadline to maximize their chances of approval.
 
Accreditation
The university is recognized by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Also, it has programs and degrees accredited by the following professional bodies:

• American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
• Illinois State Board of Education
• Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
• National Association of Schools of Theatre
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),
• Liaison Committee on Medical Education
• American Bar Association
• National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education
• The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET),
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Financial Aid
Students who face constraints in meeting their educational expenses, can access the financial aid resources available at the university. The Northwestern University boasts need-based financial aid resources for qualifying applicants. The eligibility criterion for regular, early decision, and transfer students differs considerably.