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Northwestern University Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

Northwestern University's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for β€” beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

Northwestern University's strongest programs include Kellogg School of Management (MBA), Medill School of Journalism, McCormick School of Engineering.

Notable programs

Kellogg School of Management (MBA)

Ranked top 5 globally by US News, FT, and Bloomberg with over 60,000 living alumni across 120 countries and dominant placement at MBB consulting firms and Fortune 100 marketing leadership

Medill School of Journalism

Ranked number one nationally for journalism with 90 percent career placement within six months and alumni leading newsrooms at NYT, CNN, Washington Post, NBC, and NPR

McCormick School of Engineering

Ranked top 20 nationally with particular strength in biomedical engineering, materials science, and computer science, producing graduates recruited by Google, Apple, and Boeing

Pritzker School of Law

Consistently ranked in the T14 law schools nationally with median starting salary exceeding USD 215,000 and particular strength in corporate law, negotiation, and tax law

Bienen School of Music

Ranked among the top 5 university music programs nationally offering conservatory-level training in performance, composition, and music technology within a research university context

School of Communication

Top-ranked program encompassing theatre, film, communication studies, and performance studies with alumni including Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and numerous Broadway and Hollywood professionals

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