Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois, USA · ≈17K employees · northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is a private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, it is recognized as one of the top-tier institutions in the United States, consistently ranking among the top 10 to 15 national universities. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 23,000, including nearly 9,000 undergraduates, and operates on a quarter-based academic calendar with a low student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across its 11–12 schools, including the Kellogg School of Management, Feinberg School of Medicine, and McCormick School of Engineering. Northwestern emphasizes a liberal arts education combined with specialized training in various fields such as business, law, and the sciences. It also boasts a strong research output, generating over $1 billion in research funding annually and hosting over 100 research centers. With a commitment to academic excellence and societal impact, Northwestern University continues to foster innovation and collaboration across disciplines.