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Welcome, International Students!

​International students can obtain a full degree at �ڰ������� with an F-1 visa. 

Why choose NEIU?

NEIU is one of the most diverse public universities in the Midwest, attracting students from more than 100 countries. Small, vibrant classes and the 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensure students get personalized attention from our excellent faculty. This prepares students to think critically, engage in research, learn to solve problems and to become leaders, all qualities that employers seek. The AACSB and ABET-accredited College of Business and Technology is just one of NEIU's many outstanding features. Others include great science programs, interesting annual conferences, and the many internship opportunities its location in Chicago provides. NEIU offers assistantships in various departments and many on-campus employment opportunities for international students. According to the , NEIU is ranked #9 in the US and #1 in the State of Illinois for its "student experience," because of the many services we provide to our students. These include visa preparation and the possibility of a free airport pick up upon your arrival in Chicago.

If you are an international student, you can apply to NEIU’s undergraduate (bachelor's) degree programs, its many graduate (master's) degree programs, or its English as a Second Language program, SAELL. 

Check out all the programs that NEIU offers!

Also, explore NEIU’s location in Chicago, America’s third largest city which annually attracts 55 million tourists because of its amazing shopping, museums, music, theaters, sports and gorgeous lakefront on enormous Lake Michigan. Since the erection of the world's first skyscraper in 1884, Chicago has had a reputation for world-class architecture. Today, Illinois hosts the corporate headquarters of 36 Fortune 500 companies.

Apply as an Undergraduate student

Apply as a graduate student 

Intensive English Program: SAELL 

International (F-1) Student Application Deadlines: 

�ڰ������� has three semesters: fall, spring, and summer. 

Please submit all required documents by the following dates below to be considered for the appropriate semester. 

• Deadline for fall semester is June 15 (Classes begin in August and end in December.) 

• Deadline for spring semester is October 1 (Classes begin in January and end in May.) 

• Deadline for summer semesters is March 1 (Classes begin in May and end in August). 

Find Out If There Is an EducationUSA Office Near You

The government of the United States welcomes students from around the world to apply to U.S. universities. For this reason, many U.S. embassies and consulates house “American Corners” and English language libraries as well asoffices. EducationUSA offices provide many services to students who are exploring the possibility of studying in the U.S. These services range from English language classes to student clubs, to webinars and seminars on educational topics, and advice about how to obtain a U.S. student (F-1) visa. In some locations, the embassy officers who conduct visa interviews hold seminars to explain their processes. And in some locations, EducationUSA advisors will conduct mock visa interviews. We strongly recommend that all students reach out to an  at the very beginning of exploring the possibility of studying in the U.S.

Find Out If There's An NEIU Partner Recruiting Agent Near You 

�ڰ������� encourages international students to apply directly to the University when possible. However, we understand there are times when additional information and/or some help might be needed from someone who understands your language and cultural needs. As a result, �ڰ������� works with select, reputable international recruiting agents around the world. These agents function as "in-country" representatives of NEIU and help guide qualified international candidates for both our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as our English language program, SAELL.