At NIU, we don't just prepare you for your future, we help you create it. Join our community of Huskies who conduct groundbreaking research, learn from nationally-recognized faculty, and gain the real-world experience that turns dreams into careers.
Success Stories Across Every Field
NIU alumni who have gone on to earn a doctoral degree
Source: Steppingblocks, 2025
NIU alumni living and working in 150 countries
Source: NIU Alumni Association
Average salary for NIU graduates six years after bachelor's degree
Salaries vary by degree type. Source: Steppingblocks, 2025
Real Stories, Real Success
Meet Charli Atiemo, who found her home at NIU through volleyball and discovered her calling in medicine. Hear how her passion for learning about human anatomy and helping others is driving her toward medical school.
Meet Matteo DeLeon, who discovered a passion for kinesiology at NIU and is now pursuing a master's degree in exercise physiology. Learn how his love for studying human movement and helping others get stronger inspires him to make a difference.
Meet Chanel Antoshin, whose passion for music education was sparked by a pivotal third-grade performance with her flute. Discover how her love for connecting with audiences and building confidence in students motivates her to become a music educator and mentor.
Jump Start Your Career with UNIV 301
NIU students have a unique opportunity to get ahead through our partnership with Braven, a non-profit dedicated to empowering college students. Enrolling in our 3-credit UNIV 301 course will provide you with the skills, networks and confidence to land your dream job or internship. You'll work with industry leaders, build a professional network, learn the unwritten rules of the job search and gain hands-on experience — all while still in school. UNIV 301 helps you develop the critical skills employers seek, from public speaking to project management.
Launch your dream career
From day one, you'll have access to personalized career coaching, exclusive internship opportunities and our extensive alumni network of 260,000+ professionals ready to help you succeed.
Our Faculty Focus on You
Our award-winning professors don't just teach — they mentor. With an average class size that ensures personal attention, you'll work directly with faculty who are leaders in their fields and invested in your success.
