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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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See what makes TGS special, by the numbers
A Stipend for the 21st Century
$32,844
annually for PhD students through fellowships or assistantships. More on stipend rates
Support for Parents
12 weeks
paid parental leave for PhD students who are new parents. 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 by free buses and trains. U-Pass transit programs
Ongoing Inclusion
1:1
mentor/mentee pairings in our Diversity Peer Mentor Program. More diversity 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 3,200 PhD and 1,400 Master’s students, from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Get to know our diverse community.
Happenings at TGS
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News
Experience Northwestern with The Graduate School
The Graduate School (TGS) is excited to announce that our "Experience Northwestern" event series has returned! View the schedule of events for full quarter.
Events
Experience Northwestern: Northwestern University Symphony Orchest...
December 7, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive
Join us at our Experience Northwestern event: Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra Concert on Saturday, December 7...
Announcements
Free Couples Workshops from the Family Institute at Northwestern University
The Family Institute at Northwestern University is looking for volunteers to attend free workshops designed to help couples learn new skills to maintain healthy and satisfying relationships. This is a great opportunity to learn ways to strengthen your relationship based on the latest research!
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the winter session of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBSR, an empirically based approach to mindfulness, is considered the gold standard the world over for a personal cultivation of mindfulness practice.