Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is located in Chicago, the third largest city in the US, which is located on beautiful Lake Michigan. A public university founded in 1867, NEIU offers more than 90 bachelor's and master’s degrees, including an AACSB-accredited MBA that is STEM-certified and well-connected to Chicago’s thriving business sector.
NEIU is a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors from all walks of life. The Main Campus offers many amenities to its community, including a library, computer labs, fitness complex, student center and cafe options. With several outdoor spaces, including walking paths and picnic areas, students can study or relax and enjoy the views.
NEIU’s 6 KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- AFFORDABLE: NEIU is known for graduating students with very little student debt, and for alumni with great earning potential, hence NEIU is a great investment.
- INNOVATIVE FACULTY use interactive pedagogies to ensure students learn critical thinking, adaption to change, problem solving, leadership, and how to work collaboratively - qualities employers seek.
- PERSONALIZED ATTENTION: With a 12:1 student to faculty ratio most classes are under 20 students, and because NEIU doesn’t use teaching assistants, professors know their students and engage even undergraduate students in their research.
- STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES Our support services help students excel in academics and beyond. Services include academic tutoring, a writing center, career advising, internships, health and counseling services, disability accommodations, honors programs and much more. Annually, NEIU hosts several conferences including a student research conference and an international business conference. NEIU graduates regularly pursue law and medical degrees as well as doctorates.
- DIVERSITY: As one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse universities, NEIU’s faculty and students come from over 100 countries which generates lively classrooms that contribute to learning.
- SAFETY: Located in a quiet neighborhood on the 67-acre campus in northwest Chicago, NEIU is ranked as the 1st safest campus in Illinois, and 3rd safest in the country. This includes the stunning new, apartment-style, residence hall, The Nest.
NEIU’s Office of International Programs (OIP) offers the following services to international students:
- Pre-arrival support and orientation materials
- Airport pick-up & welcome to campus
- A buddy program & advising at the International Study Club
- Comprehensive on-campus orientation upon arrival
- Operates the Free Store to provide household items
- Ongoing support & assistance with maintaining visa compliance, including through post-graduate Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM-OPT placements
NEIU’s Intensive English Language Program, called SAELL, holistically develops the English proficiency of students whose first language is other than English. SAELL runs a part-time online program and a full-time in-person program. Both are based on the Common European Framework Reference for Language (CEFR) and are open to undergraduates and graduate students. The TOEFL exam is administered in the course at no extra fee.
Some Highlights:
- Home of the world renowned Spanish dance troupe, Ensemble Espanol
- Host of WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM, one of the longest running free-form community radio stations.
- Publishes Que Ondee Sola (QOS) the oldest Puerto Rican/Latinx publication, dating to 1972.
- NEIU students win state-wide STEM competitions annually
- Annual student research symposium & a student-run International Business conference
- Annual Art in Response to Violence conference
- Most academic programs have deep connections with community organizations related to their specific academic expertise which affords students great internship and OPT placements.