The Graduate School offers programs based in six of Northwestern University's schools, as well as interdisciplinary programs that cross school boundaries. For descriptions of programs housed within these schools as well as for additional course and/or degree requirements specific to these schools, click on the school names, listed below or on the left.

• Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences Comprises 24 academic disciplines ranging from african-american studies to statistics
• School of Communication, Includes master of arts, master of fine arts, and doctoral programs in seven fields ranging from communication sciences and disorders through theatre and drama.
• School of Education and Social Policy Includes two programs, one in human development and social policy and one in learning sciences.
• McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Offers 10 graduate engineering programs through The Graduate School, in fields ranging from applied mathematics through theoretical and applied mechanics.
• Kellogg School of Management Doctoral programs in five areas, from accounting information and management through marketing, are offered in cooperation with The Graduate School.
• School of Music Offers the PhD program in music through The Graduate School.
• Feinberg School of Medicine Located on the downtown campus, offers a number of graduate degrees in addition to the professional MD.

In addition to graduate programs in traditional academic disciplines, The Graduate School offers advanced study in many areas that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. Admission and degree requirements listed for these programs supplement The Graduate School's general requirements. While some of these programs admit applicants directly, or in conjunction with another school at Northwestern University, other programs are areas of specialization or offer certificates for students admitted to a primary discipline. Please explore the academic program pages of The Graduate School website to learn more about the full range of interdisciplinary offerings at Northwestern.