Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The composition and music technology program stands out as one of the nation's most dynamic and forward-thinking, boasting faculty with global recognition whose pieces are frequently played by leading orchestras, chamber groups, and soloists worldwide.
With its focus on personal artistic expression, the program attracts an exceptionally varied student population, encompassing diverse stylistic preferences, creative approaches, notation methods, performance spaces, and listener demographics. Students benefit from the Bienen School of Music's outstanding facilities, which include top-tier scholars and musicians, a music library containing the world's most extensive collection of post-1945 compositions, and access to Chicago's vibrant nearby arts scene.
Secondary school record
Northwestern accepts results from both the TOEFL and the IELTS.
There is no minimum score required by Northwestern. Competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and often score in the high range on all four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) of the TOEFL iBT, or receive IELTS band scores in highest three bands on the overall and individual scores (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).