Northern Illinois Institution is a public research university located in the state of Illinois. Northern Illinois State Normal School was founded in 1895 as part of Illinois Governor John P Altgeld's expansion of the state's system for training college-educated teachers. The institution has seven colleges that award degrees. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Council on Education, Association of State Colleges and Universities, Council of Graduate Schools, and Universities Research Association all have institutional membership or other links with the university and its colleges.
The main campus of the institution is in Dekalb, and it has a 765-acre combination of architecture and magnificent natural spaces. It provides students with a standard university education. In addition to Chicago, Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Naperville, the institution has satellite centres.
The university's teacher certification, business, visual and performing arts engineering, and nursing programmes are all nationally accredited for fulfilling high academic quality requirements. With over 100 courses to choose from, NIU has something for everyone. It is also home to the College of Law. The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities is a member of the university. The institution is expanding its Accelerator Technology programmes. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated the institution as a high-level research institute of higher education, based on its academic and research programmes. The Carnegie Foundation has classified the university as a 'RU/H: Research Universities (High Research Activity)'.
The Moscow Art Theatre School has a partnership with the university's School of Theatre and Dance. Graduate students spend a month in Moscow for training, while undergraduate students take part in a semester-long programme. Several initiatives are offered by the university's Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to enrich the lives of students living and learning on campus. Many dance events, art exhibitions, theatre productions, and music concerts are organised and hosted by the University's College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Northern Illinois University Rankings
- #298 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
- #703 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
Northern Illinois University Course Rankings
Northern Illinois University Business Courses
- #157 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021
Northern Illinois University Departments
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Government, Public and Social Services
- Education
- Art, Media and Communications
- Health and Wellness
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Admission Standards - Moderate
| SAT | 940/1170 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted- 48.4%
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $40 |
NIU International Student Admissions
Both domestic and international students must complete the admissions procedure online. International students, on the other hand, have additional criteria and must be diligent in their visa application procedure in order to complete it on time. International applicants must meet the following requirements at Northern Illinois University:
Admission Requirements for International Students
- Non-refundable admission fee
- 40 USD for undergraduate students
- 60 USD for graduate students
- Official transcripts
- High school transcripts inclusive of grades from the last three years with a GPA of 2.5
- All previous college/university transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.75 for graduate applicants
- Official standardised exam scores sent directly from testing institutions
- ACT or SAT exam results are required for most courses
- GRE/GMAT exam scores may be needed as per program requirements.
- Proof of English proficiency for all students (TOEFL or IELTS, both accepted)
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
To demonstrate English competence, international applicants might submit TOEFL and/or IELTS scores. The university's minimum needed scores are listed below. Applicants should be aware, however, that different departments may have varied scoring requirements.
| Test | Minimum required score (Undergraduate) | Minimum required score (Graduate) |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (iBT) | 71 (Internet), 527 (paper) | 80 |
| IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 |
