International Applicants

Each year, Medill welcomes international students from around the world. To apply, international students must have an undergraduate degree (or earn one prior to enrollment).

Below is some general information for international applicants. Please also see the specific application requirements for the IMC program. Please note: Medill does not work with third party agents/organizations as part of our admissions recruitment process.

STEM

Medill’s IMC degree is STEM designated. The CIP code is 09.0702. For eligibility and additional details on the OPT extension, please visit Northwestern’s Office of International Student Services.

Transcripts

Applicants with international transcripts must provide an English translation with their application if the transcripts were not originally issued in English. If you are an admitted student with an international transcript (except Fulbright candidates), you must submit an independent course-by-course credential evaluation and degree verification from a NACES provider (see www.naces.org for a list) and an official English translation of your transcripts (if not originally issued in English) at the time they submit their application. Fulbright candidates still need to submit transcripts, but do not require a NACES credential evaluation and degree verification.

Tests for English language for International Applicants

If you are an international student, and English is not your first language, you must submit official English language test scores. Exceptions and waivers will not be granted for this requirement regardless of years studied at an English speaking institution. Medill will accept Duolingo or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) official language test scores. The Duolingo or TOEFL tests must be taken within two years of your application submission date. Send TOEFL scores to Medill using code 1699-18. For Duolingo, please self-report your official scores in your application and ensure your Duolingo scores are sent to “Northwestern University – Medill School”. We review all of the individual language sections for proficiency through the Duo and TOEFL website. If not, this requirement will be marked as incomplete. As of this year, Medill is no longer accepts IELTS scores. There is no minimum test score for our language proficiency requirement.

Financial aid

International students will be considered for selected Medill scholarships but are not eligible for federal financial aid. International students should plan to bear most, if not all, of the cost of attending Medill.

Visit our financial aid page for more information.

Visas

Information about applying for a student visa is provided upon admission to the program.