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4th in the nation for local government!

NIU’s Master of Public Administration program ranks highly with U.S. News and World Report

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We're committed to keeping college affordable

The Honors Advantage

The NIU honors program will enrich your education in the classroom and beyond

Why NIU?

5 reasons to choose Northern Illinois University

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Daily VisitMorning and afternoon sessions.
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Huskie Spotlight

Abriana Willis
Dance major

Thomas Corbett
Mechanical Engineering major

Erin Hernandez
Political Science major, Spanish major

Jessica Labatte
School of Art and Design Instructor of Photography

Meet More Huskies!

#NIUGrad2018 photos

Congrats Huskie Graduates!

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! We’re so proud of you.

#NIUgrad2018 Photoshoot Commencement Photos

By the Numbers

100+

Undergraduate Programs

Find your future

13:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

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20,100

Undergraduate Research Hours (per year)

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Out-of-State Students Have One More Reason to Choose NIU

Now it’s much more affordable for US students from any state to study at NIU.

Devin McCormick shares his reasons for leaving Wisconsin to study mechanical engineering here.

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Create Your Future with NIU

Create an educational experience as unique as you, and pursue your passion from day one. From STEM fields to the arts and quite a bit in between, choose from over 100 courses of study. Explore our programs to start building an academic experience based on who you are today, and what you want to become tomorrow.

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