Northwestern is a comprehensive research university that is deeply interdisciplinary across multiple schools and units. Our rigorous yet empathetic academic environment provides a robust mixture of theory and practice, with an emphasis on top-tier research, new knowledge, creative expression and practical application.
If you are at Northwestern, you are part of an innovative, collaborative, and multidimensional community delivering an impact that is rare in higher education.
Northwestern is one of only three top-10 US universities ranked in the top 20 in each of the five graduate education categories.
Below, some inbound exchange students reflect on their experiences studying abroad in Evanston.

Prasenjit Das (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology): Norwestern appealed to me because I've always wanted to get an American education experience and Northwestern seemed a perfect match with its partnership with my university and its highly ranked courses. Also, its location near Chicago made it perfect.

Iris Lam (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology): Initally I chose Northwestern because it is accessible to Chicago, which is in the middle of United States and it is easy to travel within the States.

Yunpeng Song (University of Hong Kong): It is a good way to explore foreign and different culture and get to know more interesting people. Northwestern has its deep culture and great academic atmosphere.