Academics
You’re looking for your next step. We’re ready to help you figure it out. With our wide range of academic programs and the ability to customize your studies, we have the resources you need and the flexibility you want.
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Undergraduate
We have more than 100 undergraduate programs. Come find your perfect fit.

Graduate
Advance your skills and your career with our more than 80 graduate programs.

Law
Choose NIU Law for a high-quality, affordable legal education close to Chicago.

Online
Your education, your schedule: study at your own pace with NIU Online.
Choices, Choices, Choices
Our 42 schools and departments within seven colleges provide you with amazing learning opportunities. Whether you know what direction you are headed or you need some time to decide, you are on the right path at NIU.
Your journey to a successful career starts here.
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Enhance Your Experience

Honors
Enrich your learning with specialized courses, mentoring opportunities and more.

Engaged Learning
Build your skills in and out of the classroom with research and service-learning projects.

Go Global
Transform your education – and your worldview – with a study abroad program.

Metaversity
Ready to step boldly into a virtual reality of learning? NIU Huskies are already making that leap.
A Smooth Start
Whether you’re new to college or continuing your studies, we offer resources and support to help you ease into life at NIU.
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Huskie Spotlights

Mahesh Subramony
Professor, Department of Management