Northwestern and China
Northwestern activities span all across China, but most are based in Beijing and Shanghai. Half of the international student population at òòò½ÎÑ is from China, and it is also a popular study abroad destination for Northwestern students. From research collaborations to executive education programs, Northwestern's offerings are broad and plentiful.Partnerships
Northwestern's partnerships with China's most renowned universities enable individual faculty to network with their Chinese colleagues and allow students, both graduate and undergraduate, to expand their Northwestern education abroad.
| Partner Institution | Partner Type & Sponsor |
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| China Europe International Business School | - Kellogg School of Management
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| Peking University Guanghua School of Management | - Kellogg School of Management
- Kellogg School of Management
- Faculty Exchange >
Kellogg School of Management
- Kellogg School of Management
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| Peking University Law School | - Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
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| Tongji University: Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property | - Cooperative Agreement >
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
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| Zhejiang University | - Cooperative Agreement >
McCormick School of Engineering
- Dual Degree >
McCormick School of Engineering
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Students
Northwestern students from China enrich our campus and education, while student travelers in China deepen our relationship with the country.
*Scholars category includes visiting faculty, researchers, post-doctoral fellows and lecturers
2,546 students and scholars from China at Northwestern
- 206 Undergraduate
- 1,226 Masters
- 672 Doctoral
- 442 Scholars*
53 Northwestern students in China
- 39 Undergraduate
- 14 Graduate
Units and Groups
Northwestern units dedicated to China, Chinese Studies, or programs in China include:
The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers a major and two minors for undergraduates, an undergraduate specialization in Chinese Language and Culture, and will soon offer graduate studies in Asian heritage.
Global Poverty Research Lab, China Cluster
The China research cluster aims to promote rigorous empirical research on the Chinese economy. China provides a uniquely advantageous context for researchers interested in economic and institutional development.
Asian Studies Graduate Cluster
Faculty in the Asian Studies Graduate Cluster (ASGC) offer comprehensive yet focused exposure to Asian cultures, histories, and societies with an emphasis on transdisciplinary research and methodologies. The program trains graduate students in advanced research and interdisciplinary studies across the humanities and social sciences.
Student Groups
- Asian Pacific American Coalition
- China Foresee
- China Care
- Chinese International Student Association
- Chinatown Health Initiative
- Treblemakers
Alumni
~5,500
Northwestern alumni are based in China.
The , the , the , and the offer social and networking opportunities to keep alumni connected to Northwestern and fellow alumni in China. Other ways to get or stay involved can be .
This page features data from the 2024-2025 academic year. For questions about the information listed here, please contact the Office of International Relations.
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