International Students and Scholars Publication

WHERE _ YOU BELONG

You’re not a Norse for just four years. You’re a Norse for life.

The 420-acre campus that NKU calls home is nestled perfectly between the hills of Highland Heights, Kentucky, and the bustling Fortune 500 companies of downtown Cincinnati. You get the best of both worlds—a comprehensive education in a safe, suburban setting.

But don’t just take our word for it.

YOU’LL FEEL IT WHEN YOU GET HERE.

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

nku.edu/housing

• 7 residence halls with traditional double and single rooms, and suites

• NKU has been recognized as having the most affordable and safest housing in the region

WE’RE ALSO NEXT DOOR TO OTHER MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS LIKE

one of the

Highland Heights named one of the safest cities

16,000+ students

17 DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS O 4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

the world universities in MOST

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL TO KINDLE YOUR PASSION

What can you do here?

At NKU, there is more than one answer. Double major. Choose one major and three minors. Choose two majors and one minor. Your time at NKU doesn’t have to—and shouldn’t—be one-dimensional.

College of Arts & Sciences

nku.edu/artsci

School of the Arts

nku.edu/sota

The Haile College of Business

nku.edu/business

College of Education nku.edu/education

College of Health & Human Services

nku.edu/chhs

School of Allied Health

Honors College

nku.edu/honors

Chase College of Law

nku.edu/chaselaw

College of Informatics nku.edu/informatics

School of Computing and Analytics

nku.edu/sca

School of Media and Communication

nku.edu/smc

nku.edu/alliedhealth

School of Kinesiology, Counseling and Rehabilitative Science

nku.edu/kcrs

School of Nursing

nku.edu/nursing

School of Social Work

nku.edu/socialwork

PROGRAMS

 3D Digital Design & VFX

 Accounting

 Anthropology

 Art & Design

 Biological Sciences

 Business Information Systems

 Chemistry & Biochemistry

 Communication Studies

 Computer Information Technology

 Computer Science

 Construction Management

 Criminal Justice

 Data Science

 Economics

 Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology

 Electronic Media & Broadcasting

 Engineering Physics

 English

 Entrepreneurship

 Environmental Science

 Exercise Science

 Finance

 French  General Business  Geology

 German

Global Supply Chain Management

 Health Informatics

 History

 Human Resources Management

 Integrative Studies

 International Business

 International Studies

 Journalism

 Law

 Library Informatics

 Management

 Marketing

 Mathematics

 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology

 Mechatronics Engineering Technology

 Music

 Neuroscience

 Nursing

 Organizational Leadership

 Philosophy

 Physics

 Political Science

 Pre-Dental

 Pre-Engineering

 Pre-Medical or Physician Assistant

 Pre-Medicine

 Pre-Optometry

 Pre-Pharmacy

 Pre-Physical Therapy

 Pre-Veterinary Medicine

 Pre-Wildlife Management

 Psychological Science

 Public Relations

 Radiation Therapy

 Social Work

 Sociology

 Spanish

 Sports Business & Event Management

 Statistics

 Theatre

 Visual Communication Design

nku.edu/academics

UNCERTAIN ABOUT YOUR MAJOR?

You’re not alone. As an NKU student, you have resources to help you find a major. You can choose general education classes that allow for exploration of your interests or take a career assessment survey to clarify personality characteristics, values, goals and aptitudes. You can even choose a program of study that allows you to create a degree focused on your own academic interests and goals.

Northern Kentucky University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees.

APPLY

INTERNATIONAL FRESHMAN APPLICANTS:

To be considered for admission to NKU, you must apply for admission and submit the following credentials by the published deadlines. For more information on the international admission requirements please visit nku.edu/intladmission.

 Apply online at nku.edu/apply

 $40 (nonrefundable) application fee

 Official high school transcripts or GED scores

 Passport photocopy

 Proof of English proficiency

If you do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements, NKU has an American English Language Program for you to prepare for the American university experience and perfect your English language skills. Please visit nku.edu/aelp for more information.

Applicants can demonstrate their English proficiency by submitting SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE Academic scores.

For more details on the international student application process, please visit nku.edu/international.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

FINAL OVERSEAS APPLICATION DEADLINE

CONFIRMATION DEADLINE

FINAL OVERSEAS I-20 REQUEST DEADLINE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ARRIVAL

INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

NKU’s scholarship programs are designed to recognize academically outstanding and creatively talented students.

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

TUITION & FEES $21,048

HOUSING & MEALS $10,665

INDIRECT COSTS✣ $2,310

ESTIMATED COST (ON I-20) $34,023

✣ Estimated cost of health insurance, books and other supplies

International students planning to attend NKU on an F-1 student visa will need to submit proof of available financing for the total estimated cost of attendance. For more information about the F-1 student visa application process, including steps for receiving your I-20, please visit nku.edu/intlvisa.

Tuition and housing rates are subject to change at any time as determined by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and NKU.

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