Academics
Academics
Find Your Path Forward
Transform your potential into achievement at NIU. With more than 100 undergraduate programs, 80+ graduate degrees and personalized support at every step, you'll find the perfect path to your future here. Our expert faculty and hands-on learning experiences prepare you to make an impact in your chosen field.
Launch Your Future | Undergraduate Programs
At NIU, undergraduate education goes beyond the classroom. Choose from more than 100 majors spanning business, engineering, health sciences, arts and more. Work alongside expert faculty who are leaders in their fields. Gain hands-on experience through research projects, internships and creative work that prepare you for career success. Whether you're certain of your path or still exploring possibilities, our dedicated advisors help you design an academic experience that matches your goals.
Advance Your Expertise | Graduate Studies
Take your knowledge and career to the next level through our comprehensive graduate programs. Collaborate with renowned faculty on groundbreaking research, develop advanced expertise in your field and join a powerful professional network. Our graduate programs combine rigorous academics with flexible scheduling options designed for working professionals.
NIU College of Law
Begin your legal career at NIU's College of Law, where exceptional academics meet real-world experience. Our supportive community and strategic location in the Chicago area provide the perfect environment for developing your legal expertise through rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical practice and meaningful connections with the legal community
Flexible Online Programs
Experience NIU's academic excellence through online programs designed to fit your schedule and career goals. Our online courses deliver the same high-quality instruction and personal attention as our on-campus programs, creating an engaging learning environment that helps you succeed while maintaining work-life balance.
Transform Your Education
Challenge What's Possible
Challenge yourself in a supportive community where diverse perspectives enrich the learning experience. Enjoy specialized courses, mentoring relationships with faculty, priority registration and unique opportunities to pursue your intellectual curiosity. Our Honors Program welcomes students from all majors and backgrounds who are ready to push their boundaries.
Innovation in Action
Put theory into practice through hands-on experiences that make a real impact. Work alongside faculty on research projects, develop solutions for community partners or design your own initiatives. From undergraduate research to service learning, these experiences help you build skills, explore careers and make meaningful contributions to society.
Global Perspectives
Transform your worldview through global experiences in over 75 countries. Choose from semester-long exchanges, faculty-led programs or international internships. With programs for every major and interest, plus scholarships and financial aid, studying abroad is more accessible than you might think. Return home with new perspectives, intercultural skills and unforgettable memories.
Academic Support and Success
The Huskie Academic Success Center is your central resource for achieving academic excellence at NIU. Through personalized tutoring, academic coaching and study resources, our dedicated team ensures you have the comprehensive support needed to thrive in your courses.
Career Development and Professional Growth
Transform your academic journey into career success with NIU's expert career development services. Our team helps you explore professional paths, develop workplace skills and connect with employers through internships, networking events and personalized career coaching.
Community and Connection
Experience the unique advantage of living and learning alongside students who share your academic interests in our specialized living-learning communities. These dynamic residential environments combine comfortable housing with academic support, peer mentoring and exclusive programming designed to enhance both your educational success and personal growth.
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Learn from our Leading Experts
At NIU, our faculty bring together exceptional teaching, groundbreaking research and real-world expertise to create transformative learning experiences. As accomplished scholars and industry leaders, they serve as dedicated mentors who guide your academic and professional development through personalized attention and meaningful collaboration.
Our academic community includes more than 1,100 faculty members who are recognized experts in their fields, maintaining an excellent 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. This ensures you receive individual support while engaging with diverse perspectives and innovative approaches that prepare you for success in your chosen field. Through research partnerships, experiential learning opportunities and ongoing mentorship, our faculty help you build the knowledge, skills and professional connections to achieve your career goals.
"Our students bring their life experience to the classrooms, which enhances the conversations we have and the learning that happens."
"I have watched some of my students make tremendous personal and professional growth. It is so exciting to watch them also realize and acknowledge their growth."
"It's incredibly rewarding to see students grow, learn and succeed as a result of our mentoring relationship."