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We welcome your drive, imagination and curiosity. Get the support needed to succeed academically and professionally in small classes taught by faculty who are scholar-practitioners and lead their respective fields through innovative research

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NEIU ranks #1 as the most affordable public university in Illinois based on out-of-pocket costs

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Direct your future and your impact with the guidance and support of our diverse, driven community. Find where you belong among NEIU’s 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates. View All Programs

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Don’t just picture your future — immerse yourself in our community. Create lifelong bonds, learn to lead, take part in transformative research and access internships. These opportunities and our connection to the Chicago region lay the groundwork for your personal and professional success. Visit Virtual Tour

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We’re not just a Chicago-area university. Through degree programs reflecting market demands plus internships and more opportunities benefitting from our surroundings, we create a pathway toward social mobility that empowers the city we call home on a wider scale

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Whether you’re thinking about majoring in business, education or STEM, you’ll likely attend classes on our Main Campus—situated in the quiet neighborhood of North Park and just 10 miles northwest of downtown

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Our Avondale campus extends a wealth of educational opportunities—including through the Community Education Program, general education undergraduate courses, and English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer literacy workshops—directly to the city’s Latino population

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Known as an African-centered institution of higher learning, this campus in the city’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood oversees undergraduate and graduate programs preparing students for careers serving and uplifting their communities

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Not only are we one of the most diverse Midwestern colleges and universities, but NEIU has been a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution since 1997. Today, we’re the region’s longest-standing four-year public HSI

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Through scholarships and other forms of financial assistance, NEIU breaks down barriers to make higher education and social mobility more accessible to all. Explore all scholarship opportunities, including for transfer and graduate students

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