Northern Illinois University

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Outstanding engineering program, supported by the state of the art Institute for Nano Science, Engineering and Technology.
Regionally Acclaimed
Master of Computer Science degree offered, with mobile device programming module offered.
Extensive Courses
Located in Chicago Illinois which is the third most populous city.
Strategic Location
Large international student base of close to 1,000 students representing 100 countries.
Vibrant Campus

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University is the second-largest public university in Illinois; only the University of Illinois is larger. Located in DeKalb, NIU opened in 1899 as the Northern Illinois State Normal School and became Northern Illinois University...

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Total Number of Students:
24,424
Student-Faculty Ratio:
17:1
Scholarship Availability:
Yes
Admissions Deadline:
For Spring 2013: October 1, 2012.
Tests Required:
IELTS or TOEFL
Location
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1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL
United States

Phone Number
(815) 753-1000

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Spotlight: Computer Science

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The department's curriculum reflects a useful balance between theory and practice. Many, if not most, courses involve substantial programming or design assignments. At the same time, the theoretical and intellectual content necessary for a deep understanding of concepts and a basis for future acquisition of new knowledge and skills are not neglected. The nature of the field demands that students be prepared for self-learning once they have graduated and are in the workplace or conducting research.


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International Admissions

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In order to be considered for admission to The Graduate School at NIU, a student must have received a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

Generally, students holding a three-year degree should consider applying for admission as an undergraduate. In some regions, however, the three-year degree is awarded after at least 16 year of formal education, and recipients of such degrees are typically eligible to become graduate students at NIU. For example, degrees received through the Bologna Process are considered the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. All other three-year degrees are considered on a case-by-case basis.


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About Northern Illinois

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Located in one of the most dynamic regions of the country, NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and internation...

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Location: DeKalb, Illinois

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As the western anchor to the booming I-88 Corridor, DeKalb, Illinois is only a little more than an hour from both downtown Chicago and O'Hare Inter...

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Campus and Facilities

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Located in the beautiful town of Delkab, Northern Illinois campus consists of 64 major buildings located on more than 750 acres. Northern Illinois ...

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