Northwestern will accept applications from international students earning a three-year bachelor's degree. The academic records we refer to as transcripts should provide a listing, year-by-year, of all courses taken and the grades or marks received for each one. An official English translation of all transcripts submitted must be provided. Northwestern requires literal, certified translations for all documents issued in a language other than English. We accept translations from the institution issuing the transcript, ATA certified translators, or from the consulate. Your resume or cv should summarize all of your qualifications, honors, educational accomplishments, and interests. All applicants are required to take either the GRE or the GMAT, based on the field of study to which they are applying, regardless of previous experience and/or degrees. To be considered for admission, your TOEFL score must be 600 or higher on the paper-based exam, 250 or higher on the computer-based exam, or 100 or higher on the Internet-based exam. IELTS test takers should score 7.0 or higher.

Experience in the social sciences, e.g. through undergraduate or graduate coursework in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology or related fields.
Research experience, e.g. in the form of an honors or master's thesis, or research assistant work.
Post baccalaureate work experience.
Evidence of quantitative or statistical skills e.g., high quantitative test scores or advanced courses in mathematics, statistics, engineering or econometrics.
Relevant master's degree.