Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois. It was founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895, by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld as part of an expansion of the state's system for producing college-educated teachers. In addition to the main campus in DeKalb, it has satellite centers in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon.

Academics

Northern Illinois University offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, law, and online programs to its students. With hundreds of programs to select from, students are definitely going to find a unique learning experience at NIU. Courses are even customizable giving students the freedom to follow their own preferences. Academic support is widely available to students such as tutoring, writing center, student-athlete academic support, disability resource, technology resources, and libraries.

Scholarships

NIU prides itself on its extensive support for its students to overcome the financial barriers of earning a degree. With $19 million worth of scholarships, most students can have access to these aids to boost their academic performance. More than 80% of undergraduate students have benefited from these scholarships and incoming freshmen are up for this assistance. 

Scholarships given to students are not limited to merit scholarships. There are other financial aids and scholarship opportunities that students can explore and qualify for. 

Diversity

The institution is committed to ensuring inclusion on the campus and effecting positive change. The university's core values ripple from racial and social justice, equity, and inclusion.

International Admission (outside of U.S.)

Here are the requirements for international students who are coming from a secondary school outside of U.S.:

• High School Diploma
• Passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average
• Completed NIU application
• Final secondary school transcript/exam results
• Proof of English ability

To see the detailed set of requirements, click here.

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