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Northwestern University

Location

Evanston Campus, Evanston United States

Ranking

# =50QS World University Rankings

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About Northwestern University

With three campuses and a global presence, Northwestern University transcends traditional academic boundaries. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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About Northwestern University

With three campuses and a global presence, Northwestern University transcends traditional academic boundaries. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.
...
Read more

Available programmes

University information

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Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Northwestern University is one of the top private universities in Evanston, United States. It is ranked #=50 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #27
  • 2014
    #29
  • 2015
    #34
  • 2016
    #32
  • 2017
    #26
  • 2018
    #=28
  • 2019
    #34
  • 2020
    #31
  • 2021
    #29
  • 2022
    #30
  • 2023
    #32
  • 2024
    #=47
  • 2025
    #=50

Ranking criteria

Overall
76
Academic Reputation
84
Citations per Faculty
67.7
Employment Outcomes
96.8
Employer Reputation
68
Faculty Student Ratio
97.6
International Faculty Ratio
45.4
International Research Network
89.4
International Student Ratio
52
Sustainability
55.4

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #27
  • 2014
    #29
  • 2015
    #34
  • 2016
    #32
  • 2017
    #26
  • 2018
    #=28
  • 2019
    #34
  • 2020
    #31
  • 2021
    #29
  • 2022
    #30
  • 2023
    #32
  • 2024
    #=47
  • 2025
    #=50

Campus locations

campus

375 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, US Campus

375 E. Chicago Avenue

Chicago

US

60611

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