Q: Do you accept GMAT scores?
A: No. The GRE is required.
Q: What are the Institution Code and Department Code for GRE and TOEFL?
A: NIU's institution code for the GRE and TOEFL is 1559. The Economics Department Code for GRE is 1801.
Q: What specialized areas of study are offered?
A: The department's areas of emphasis are Labor, Financial Economics, Public Finance, and Econometrics.
Q: How many students are accepted into the program each year?
A: The total number of applications per year typically ranges from 65 to 100. Approximately 60% of applicants are accepted.
Q: How many students receive assistantships?
A: Approximately 25% of accepted applicants are awarded assistantships.
Q: Are first-year international students eligible for assistantships?
A: Yes.
Q: What are the average GRE and TOEFL scores for students who receive assistantships?
A: GRE - above 650 for the Quantitative section and TOEFL - above 800.
Q: Does the assistantship cover living expenses?
A: Yes. The current estimate of all expenses for a year at NIU is approximately $22,000. A full-time assistantship pays a total stipend of at least $12,600 as well as a full tuition waiver ($10,668).
Q: Does the assistantship cover student fees?
A: No. Students are responsible for expenses including parking fees, textbooks, health insurance, and class-related fees.
Q: Does NIU have an Intensive English Program (IEP)?
A: No.
Q: I will not be able to enroll for the term that I was admitted for, can I defer admission?
A: If you are unable to enroll for the semester/session you were admitted for, you may petition the