The Complexities Of Collaboration
We kick off every Saturday with a rousing 3-hour session on Leading Collaboration with Professor Leslie DeChurch. The
International Admissions
Communication crosses all borders. Bring your perspective to Northwestern’s MSC degree program and gain new leadership skills to advance your career. The Custom Leadership Program offers a full-time, in-person and on-campus option for international students.
Outline your professional experiences, skills and education history. Include any certificates, responsibilities or volunteer work you believe is relevant.
Submit your score, completed within the past two years. If you have completed all four years in the U.S., you do not need to submit a language test. Otherwise, we highly recommend you submit a language test to strengthen your chances of admission.
MSC Program TOEFL Code: 6162
Submit the names and contact details of two individuals who will recommend you to the program, and the MSC will contact them with a form to complete.
Tell the Admissions Committee why you’re applying to the Northwestern MSC and the contribution you will make to the rest of your cohort.
Interview in-person or virtually with a member of the Admissions Committee after submitting your application.
International Admissions Deadlines
International Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Tuition includes 4 quarters of instruction and course materials. Students must provide their own laptops.
You’re billed per credit unit at the beginning of each quarter with payment due before the start of classes. You enroll in a minimum of 3 credit units each term, with exception to the final term of study, as per U.S. student visa (F1) guidelines.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides advising services and supportive programs to Northwestern’s international students and scholars.
Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. It can cover a range of educational expenses, like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation.
While international students are ineligible for U.S. sponsored federal loans, there are many resources available.
Note: not all lenders offer loan programs for international students. Often lenders require a creditworthy cosigner who is a citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.
The Essay Prompt:
Why are you applying specifically to the MSC Program at Northwestern University and what unique value do you hope to add to the MSC experience of your classmates?
You also have the opportunity to write an additional essay that includes information you feel may not be adequately addressed through the other application materials.
Alumni Naazish YarKhan discuss the application essay.
MSC Application Interview
Relax and converse with a member of the MSC Admissions Committee and tell us about yourself — your story, experiences and philosophies.
The Admissions Interview is meant to help us delve into who you are and why you’re applying to the program. At the same time, it’s a chance for you to get to know us and ask any questions you have.
If you are accepted into Northwestern’s Master of Science in Communication program, there are a few additional requirements you will need to fulfill.
If accepted, you will be required to provide documentation that you have funding for tuition, housing, and living expenses prior to beginning the program.
Once matriculated, you will need to purchase health insurance through Northwestern’s vendor, Aetna Student Health. We’ll give you specific details once you are admitted to the program.
If you do not require immigration sponsorship from the University (your immigration status is sponsored by an employer or spouse), you are responsible for knowing the requirements of your visa.
The MSC Student Experience
Contact the university’s Department of Graduate and Off Campus Housing, which serves to support graduate students seeking housing and learn more about accommodations and policies.
Join a community of bright minds and explore big questions in student clubs, seminars, guest lectures, and local performances — all within minutes of campus.
Gather with your cohort at local restaurants, coffeehouses, shops, and beaches and experience the college town of Evanston — or head downtown and explore the global city of Chicago.
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