Established in 1851, Northwestern University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Evanston (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Chicago, Doha, Washington DC, San Francisco. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern University (NU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Northwestern University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 169 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 