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About NKU

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Highland Heights, United States. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1968. NKU is a member of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

NKU offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.

Location
Highland Heights, United States
Establishment year
1968
Students
13,702
Acceptance rate
86%
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NKU tuition fees

The academic calendar at NKU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at NKU are different for locals and foreigners. United States citizens pay 10,205 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 10,269 USD. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local10,205USD/year
Foreign11,697USD/year
Master
10,269USD/year

Additional costs

When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.

Room and board
on campus11,248USD/year
off campus11,248USD/year
Other expenses
on campus2,500USD/year
off campus7,220USD/year

Study programs at NKU

Humanities
English
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
French
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
History
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Integrative Studies
Study degree
BA
Study form
Part-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 2.0, TOEFL iBT — 79
Japanese
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
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Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Geology
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Law
Criminal Justice (Online)
Study degree
BA
Study form
Part-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Law
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Journalism & Media
Electronic Media and Broadcasting
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Journalism
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Public Relations
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Journalism & Media
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Applied Sciences & Professions
Bachelor of Social Work
Study degree
BSW
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Human Services and Addictions
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Library Informatics
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Computer Science & IT
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Business Administration - Sports Business and Event Management
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Exercise Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Physics
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Physical Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Construction Management
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
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Education & Training
Art and Design
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Bachelor of Arts in French with Teaching Certification
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in German with Teaching Certification
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education (5-9)
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (Leading to P-12 Teaching Certification)
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Education & Training
Show all
Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Medicine
Bachelor of Social Work
Study degree
BSW
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Exercise Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Show all
Computer Science & IT
Applied Software Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 78
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Computer Information Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Computer Science
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Show all
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
B.A. in Anthropology
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media and Broadcasting
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Show all
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Show all
Economics & Business Management
3D Digital Design and VFX
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Accounting
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
B.S.B.A. in Global Supply Chain Management
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
B.S.B.A. in Management
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
B.S.B.A. in Marketing
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Show all
Arts & Humanities
3D Digital Design and VFX
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Art and Design
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Bachelor of Arts in English
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in German
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Show all
Other
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Exams
IELTS
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
Exams
IELTS
B.S.B.A. in Entrepreneurship
Exams
IELTS
B.S.B.A. in Finance
Exams
IELTS
B.S.B.A. in General Business
Exams
IELTS
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Other programs
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Work
Study degree
MSW
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Social Work (Online)
Study degree
MSW
Study form
Part-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Social Sciences & Management
Industrial - Organizational Psychology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Integrative Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Master of Laws
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
School Counseling
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 2.8, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Law
Legal Studies
Study degree
MLS
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months (full-time), 24 months (part-time)
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Humanities
English
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Education & Training
Curriculum and Instruction
Study form
Part-time
Duration
18 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Education - Teacher as Leader
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Industrial - Organizational Psychology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Integrative Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Education & Training
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
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Computer Science & IT
Business Informatics - Business Analytics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.8, TOEFL iBT — 79
Business Informatics - Security Management
Study form
Part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.8, TOEFL iBT — 79
Cybersecurity
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Business Informatics - Business Analytics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.8, TOEFL iBT — 79
Business Informatics - Security Management
Study form
Part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.8, TOEFL iBT — 79
Business Leadership and Innovation
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Public Administration
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.8, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Medicine
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Study form
Part-time
Duration
22 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, TOEFL iBT — 79
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Online)
Study form
Part-time
Duration
20 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Family Nurse Practitioner
Study form
Part-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
GPA, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 3.0, TOEFL iBT — 79
Health Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time, part-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Nursing (RN-to-BSN)
Study degree
BSN
Study form
Part-time
Duration
10 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
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Other
Business Informatics
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 550, TOEFL iBT — 79
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 79
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at NKU

Enrollment in undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Also, your GPA must be at least 2. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 78.

GPA
2
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
78
TOEFL PBT
550

Master's degree at NKU

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 78. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
78
TOEFL PBT
550

NKU campus

The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Foreigners who come to NKU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.

Campus Type
Suburban
Library
Yes
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