Northwestern's Colleges and Schools

A dozen schools and colleges. A one-of-a-kind experience.

Browse Northwestern schools below

Take your pick.

Nine of our schools offer programs for undergraduates; 10 offer graduate and professional programs.

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

At Northwestern's oldest and largest school, students find a liberal arts curriculum that encompasses the natural sciences and mathematics, the social sciences, the humanities, fine arts and interdisciplinary areas of study.

School of Communication

The School of Communication deals with every aspect of communication and its role in human interaction and culture through majors that include communication studies, theater, performance studies and more.

School of Education & Social Policy

SESP prepares students to shape and improve their communities through the study of human development, learning science, learning and organizational change, teaching and social policy.

McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science

Northwestern's McCormick School has reshaped engineering education through a curriculum that focuses on creativity, teamwork and innovative design.

The Graduate School

TGS collaborates with the schools of Arts and Sciences, Communication, Continuing Studies, Education and Social Policy, Engineering, Law, Management, Medicine and Music to offer the master's and doctoral degrees in more than 70 disciplines.

Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications

Medill teaches its students techniques specific to news and information industries: magazine, newspaper/online, broadcast, or marketing communications. Programs in integrated marketing communications are also available.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Students are prepared perform multiple roles over the course of long careers. In addition to the JD program, it offers a joint JD-PhD program with the Graduate School; a JD-MBA program with Kellogg School of Management; and a one-year Master of Science in Law degree for STEM graduates and professionals.

Kellogg School of Management

Kellogg students learn the science of management and the art of leadership. Programs include both a full- and part-time MBA, executive MBA, PhD options, two undergraduate certificates as well as additional non-degree executive education opportunities.

Feinberg School of Medicine

Located in the heart of Chicago, the Feinberg School of Medicine is among the nation's highest ranked research medical schools. It educates the next generation of physicians through a full-time MD program, multiple joint degree programs, graduate medical education and continuing medical education options.

Bienen School of Music

With one-on-one training with faculty, performance opportunities and master classes from celebrated artists, the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music is a nationally ranked music program of conservatory-level intensity.

School of Professional Studies

Adult learners choose the School of Professional Studies for exceptional part-time learning experiences focused on career change and advancement. SPS offers master's degree, bachelor's degree and certificate programs. Classes are taught by some of the University's most respected and talented teachers.

Northwestern in Qatar

Northwestern's first international campus in Doha offers students the opportunity to study media and earn a bachelor of science in journalism or communication.