Northwestern is one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL. Our highly collaborative environment provides our diverse students and faculty with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Northwestern is a vibrant college town in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of the global city of Chicago. Our campuses are multi-dimensional and one-of-a-kind. Take a glimpse at some of the Northwestern community's favorite spots on campus.

Find application procedures and explore the unique strengths of Northwestern University, a world-class research institution with six undergraduate schools and more than 80 major options. Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois, just minutes from Chicago.

Get admissions information for undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern University. Learn about application deadlines, get financial aid information and plan your campus visit.

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The perfect combination of a college town and bustling small city, Evanston offers everything you could need or want, and all just steps away. Visit downtownevanston.org to discover the many unique shops, coffeehouses, restaurants, art galleries and theaters that are just down the street or around the corner from campus.

Representatives from Northwestern’s six distinct undergraduate schools host information sessions for prospective students, which help you to learn more about the school’s areas of expertise. Availability of sessions varies seasonally; please check the registration calendar to …

Use our interactive map to find campus buildings and locations, get directions and track campus shuttles. Or print out maps for our Evanston and Chicago campuses.

Our 240-acre Evanston campus sits just minutes north of Chicago. Whether you stay in our vibrant college town or nearby Chicago—just a quick train ride away—you can use these resources to explore everything the area has to offer.