What You Need to Know About Northwestern University | Ivy Central

Northwestern University is a prestigious private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is one of the Big Ten Conference’s founding members and is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity”. Northwestern offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines, including arts and sciences, engineering, business, communications, journalism, law, medicine, education, and more. The university’s commitment to interdisciplinary studies promotes collaboration and allows students to explore diverse interests.