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- English requirement is visible around IELTS 6.5.
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Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university located in DeKalb, Illinois, approximately 65 miles west of Chicago. Founded in 1895 as a teachers' college, it has evolved into a comprehensive doctoral institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across seven degree-granting colleges. NIU is classified as an R2 High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is known for strong programs in business, engineering, education, health sciences, and the arts.
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Entry requirements
- IELTS
- 6.5+
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Full tuition + stipend + travel. International graduate students; competitive country quotas.
Full funding for 1 year non-degree. Mid-career professionals from designated countries.
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Post-study & PR
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