Deadline:
January 15, 2026
Location(s)
Qatar
Doha
Overview
Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community. Our international campus in Doha, Qatar, cultivates potential within students to lead the world of media, journalism, and communication. Backed by a strong foundation in liberal arts, NU-Q students receive a top education, gaining a combination of theoretical and practical skills so that each student is prepared to succeed after graduation.
Details
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Either SAT or ACT scores are required. Our institutional codes are:
- SAT: 5714
- ACT: 1107
Either TOEFL or IELTS is required. The testing agency should send reports directly to NU-Q. Our TOEFL institutional code is 5945. These scores should not be more than two years old.
Eligibility of TOEFL/IELTS Waiver:
Applicants are eligible for an automatic TOEFL/IELTS waiver if one of the following conditions are applicable:
- Based on native language status: This applies for applicants who are native English speakers and have completed their studies in English.
- Based on testing performance: This applies for applicants who earned a score of:
- SAT: 600 or more in BOTH the Critical Reading and Writing components, OR
- ACT: 26 or more in BOTH English and Reading components
Dates
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
New scholarships are offered to incoming students only
Northwestern University offers a limited number of highly competitive scholarships for students of exceptional scholastic achievement. Students are automatically evaluated during the admissions process. Grantees will be informed of any awards in their acceptance letter from the University.
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