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About NEIU
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Chicago, United States. As a part of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), NEIU is actively building the academic environment in United States.
NEIU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor and master programs.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at NEIU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at NEIU for local citizens starts from 1,224 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 2,447 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local1,224USD/year
Foreign2,447USD/year
Master
Local6,478USD/year
Foreign12,972USD/year
Additional costs
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs. 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. The TOEFL score is not lower than 61.
GPA
2.5
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
61
TOEFL PBT
500
Master's degree at NEIU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at NEIU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 79 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
79
TOEFL PBT
550
NEIU campus
The city campus of NEIU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Chicago has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Student life at NEIU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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