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Our Charge

Preparing and inspiring scholars to transform our world.

From admission to graduation, The Graduate School (TGS) supports graduate students throughout their experience, awarding doctoral and master’s degrees in more than seventy disciplines. We are a resource throughout your academic journey.

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Points of Pride

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Competitive Stipend

$45,000

annually in the 2024–25 academic year for PhD students through fellowships or assistantships. More on stipend rates

Support for Families

12 weeks

paid parental leave for PhD students who are new parents, childcare grants, and more. All family resources

A smooth transition

34%

of students are international, supported through language and other programs. See all supports

Connected to Campus & City

7 miles

between our Evanston campus and Chicago. Travel at a discounted rate on CTA buses and trains. U-Pass transit programs

Ongoing Engagement

1:1

mentor/mentee pairings in our Peer Mentor Program. More engagement initiatives

Funding Your Studies

Fellowships, grants, assistantship options, and more

TGS provides most doctoral students with a stipend and scholarship to pay tuition costs; they are supported for a minimum of five years. For master’s students, external grants and loans make graduate study accessible.

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TGS is home to more than 3,500 PhD and 1,900 master’s students, from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Get to know our community.

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Alumnae of Northwestern University 2025–26 Graduate Fellowship

The Alumnae of Northwestern University offers this fellowship to Northwestern graduates who show promise of achieving distinction in their field and bringing credit to the University. Awardees will receive from $10,000–$20,000 toward graduate tuition. Criteria for selection include quality of scholarship, leadership, community service, professional experience, and financial need.