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The Office of Undergraduate Admission answers common questions from international applicants. Other offices address aid and billing.
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Northwestern offers a wealth of opportunities and services for our global community. Find the office or department that's right for you.
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Office of International Student and Scholar ServicesThe International Office (IO) has changed its name to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS). The OISS advises and supports Northwestern's international students and scholars through visa assistance and other issues related to living and working in the US. Visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services website. |
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Office of Global Safety and SecurityThe Office of Global Safety and Security supports the health, safety and security of students and faculty who travel abroad under University support or sponsorship. Visit the Global Safety & Security website. |
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Office of International RelationsThe Office of International Relations advances the strategic goals of the university by developing and strengthening international partnerships, developing international opportunities for students and faculty, hosting foreign delegations and events, and supporting and integrating the global activities of various units on campus. Visit the Office of International Relations website. |
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Office of Undergraduate AdmissionNorthwestern's Office of Undergraduate Admission admits students to undergraduate programs in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences; School of Communication; School of Education and Social Policy; McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science; Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications; and Bienen School of Music. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission website. |
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Office of Global Safety and SecurityThe Office of Global Safety and Security supports the health, safety and security of students travel abroad under University support or sponsorship. Visit the Global Safety & Security website. |
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Global Learning Office (GLO)Undergraduate Learning Abroad (ULA) and the Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI) program have integrated to form the Global Learning Office (GLO). This integration, a natural progression after the previous merge of International Program Development (IPD) and the Study Abroad Office, now combines all former study abroad offices into an integrated resource for Northwestern students seeking global learning experiences. “Global learning” best describes its current work while also allowing space for growth in new and exciting ways. Visit the GLO website. |
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Travel ServicesNorthwestern Travel Services assists Northwestern faculty, staff, graduate students and University guests book travel and take advantage of travel-related benefits, such as negotiated rates, discounts and reimbursement for expenses. Visit the Travel Services website. |
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Buffett Institute for Global AffairsThe Buffett Institute for Global Affairs sponsors and facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary scholarship on crucial problems facing the world. Its activities promote dialogue on international affairs and contribute to preparing exemplary global citizens. Visit the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs website. |
Center for Global Culture and CommunicationThe Center for Global Culture and Communication (CGCC) is an interdepartmental forum for bringing together School of Communication faculty and students to address the emerging importance of globalization in communication studies. Visit the CGCC website. |
Center for Global HealthThe Center for Global Health, within the Institute for Public Health and Medicine, promotes health equity issues on Northwestern University campuses and build upon the knowledge base in the field of global health through translational research and interdisciplinary education initiatives in both the US and globally. Visit the Center for Global Health website. |
Center for International Human RightsThe Pritzker School of Law's Center for International Human Rights offers a four-year joint degree program leading to both a JD and an LLM in International Human Rights, with a focus on both international human rights law and international criminal law. Essential efforts focus on researching and addressing emerging human rights issues as they occur, as well as providing valuable clinical experiences for students interested in the protection of human rights on a global scale. Visit the Center for International Human Rights website. |
Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in AfricaThe Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA) sponsors and facilitates collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship on the Islamic tradition of learning in Africa and promotes a broader awareness of the role of Islam in African societies, past and present. ISITA sponsors field research, conferences, visiting scholars, and publications. Visit the ISITA website. |
Institute for Sustainability and Energy (ISEN)The Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern’s mission is to advance global sustainability and energy solutions through transformational research, interdisciplinary education, and public engagement. ISEN’s work spans a wide range of disciplines and schools across Northwestern. Visit the ISEN website. |
Use the links below to answer common questions about Northwestern and all it has to offer.
What is your question about?
The Office of Undergraduate Admission answers common questions from international applicants. Other offices address aid and billing.
Looking for ways to get involved on campus? The groups below offer events and opportunities for community engagement.
The International Office provides information about requirements that prospective international students need to know.
What is your question about?
Considering studying abroad? A variety of offices provide options. Other offices support student travel through health and safety support.
Looking for ways to get involved on campus? The groups below offer events and opportunities for community engagement.
Do you need academic advice, medical assistance, career guidance or other assistance? Northwestern can support you.
What is your question about?
The Office of International Relations helps cultivate and maintain partnerships with academic institutions around the world. What would you like to learn about?
If you are traveling internationally on behalf of the University, you may be seeking the following practical information and resources.
The International Office provides information about requirements that prospective international students need to know.
The Office of International Relations regularly welcomes international visitors and delegations to our campuses in Evanston and Chicago.
Your host department will initiate the B-1 or WB request, and take care of other considerations.
Visiting the Evanston campus? The following resources may be helpful.
Visiting the Chicago campus? The following resources may be helpful.