Overview
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is a public university located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1867, NEIU has a rich history and is known for its commitment to diversity, affordability, and student success.
Key Highlights:
- 1st in Social Mobility & Safety: Ranked #1 in the Midwest for social mobility of its students and for safety.
- Most Ethnically Diverse: NEIU boasts the most ethnically diverse campus in the Midwest US.
- Strong Academics: AACSB-accredited College of Business & Management and strong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs.
- Small Class Sizes & Personalized Attention: Average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, with over half of classes having fewer than 20 students.
- Chicago Location: Main campus situated in a safe residential neighborhood, with easy access to downtown Chicago via train.
- Alumni Network: Extensive network of over 84,000 alumni to help students secure internships and OPT placements (Optional Practical Training for international students).
- Free-Form Community Radio: Home to WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM, one of the longest-running stations of its kind.
Admission Requirements:
- Mandatory:
- High School Certificate (GCE Ordinary/Advanced Level, Baccalaureate, NECO, KNEC, WAEC, GCSE)
- International Passport Data Page (showing biographical information)
- Optional:
- SAT or ACT Score (entrance exams used for college admissions decisions)
- External Course-by-Course Transcript Evaluation (by a NACE.org member company)
Academic Programs:
NEIU offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across various faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Computer Science
- Aircraft Engineering Technology
- Computer Science, Mathematics, Math Education, Physics (combined program)
- Faculty of Business and Management
- Accounting
- Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Faculty of Life, Natural Sciences and Health
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Psychology
- Environmental and Energy Management
- Human Biology
- Exercise Science and Physical Education
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biomedical Science
- Geographic Information Technology
- Public Health
- Sports and Exercise Science
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Science and Policy
- Social Work
- Community Health Practice
- Gerontology
- Computer Science
- Environmental Sustainability
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Education
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Counseling Psychology
- Economics
- Child and Family Studies
- Secondary Education
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Early Childhood Studies
- Education Studies
- Human Resource Management
- Philosophy
- Anthropology
- English
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Women’s Studies
- Communication
- Political Science
- Environmental Science
- Computing Science
- Spanish
- Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Education (combined program)
- Language Programs
- Additional programs available (see NEIU website for full listing)
Tuition and Fees:
- Undergraduate Tuition Range: $20,000 – $25,000 USD per year
- Payment Plan: Pay tuition upon arrival on campus. Semester payment plans available.
- Application Fee: $30 USD (non-refundable)
Scholarship Opportunities:
- International Undergraduate Scholarship: Up to $2,000 USD. Requires application by March 1st, high GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale), and an ACT or SAT exam score.
- Additional Scholarships: International students can apply for all scholarships offered by NEIU, including graduate assistantships and housing scholarships.
- Contact: international-programs@neiu.edu for more information.
Take the Next Step:
Register Now to Connect with an Advisor!


