Why Northwestern?

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"Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern University provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. "

Broad program choice and flexibility

Northwestern University offers an unusually broad range of substantive academic opportunities. The combination of close interschool cooperation and a distinctive academic calendar enables students and faculty to individually tailor their education and research in innovative ways.

A collaborative and engaged community

Northwestern University is a place where students at all levels learn from and do research with outstanding faculty and work with fellow students. It is an innovative and technologically sophisticated learning community in which students and faculty collaborate on academics and extracurricular activities.

Leadership through communication

Northwestern University's emphasis on effective communication, regardless of field of study, fosters the ability to think analytically, write clearly, and speak persuasively. As a result, Northwestern University graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for academic and professional success and become leaders in their fields.

Chicago, one of the world's great cities

Northwestern University's locations on two beautiful campuses on Lake Michigan in Evanston and Chicago and in the Chicago metropolitan area provide students and faculty a wealth of outstanding intellectual, professional, social and cultural opportunities.