Our Research
Northwestern scholars focus on critical global issues through collaborative research, public dialogue and engaged scholarship.
Our Global Commitment
The Northwestern experience spans the globe, prioritizing international study for students and collaborations for faculty. We foster a truly diverse environment, composed of students and faculty from around the world. We strive to make a positive, cross-cultural and durable impact through global engagement, at home and abroad.
Northwestern has three vibrant and growing campuses — Chicago, Evanston and Doha, Qatar — along with sites in San Francisco, New York City, Washington, DC and Miami with more global expansion to come.
By the Numbers
5,500international students and scholars
70+international partners in 30+ countries
2,850 students go abroad each year
1 in 10 undergraduates in the class of 2020 is from outside the United States
$100m gift to Northwestern earmarked for global initiatives
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Our students, scholars and alumni benefit from a strong network that spans the globe. Find opportunities to collaborate and connect wherever you are.
International Students
Students from around the globe comprise one quarter of our full-time students. See why they are choosing Northwestern.
Opportunities abroad
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Northwestern in the World
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Researchers and Ojibwe to use environmental data to strengthen tribal sovereignty
NSF grant also focuses on improving resilience to climate change
When it’s ‘easier to buy Coke than water’
With a tool for determining global water insecurity, anthropologist Sera Young and team aim to show people can experience hardships even in water-rich areas
Elizabeth Koselka and Laurence Marks receive Fulbright awards
Graduate student and faculty member will take their research abroad