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Last updated on 2 Apr '26Northern Illinois University MS Highlights 2026
For international students, Northern Illinois University offers 1 year to 18 months of MS program. An MS course in Northern Illinois University is ideal for students aiming for academic prestige and global exposure and seeking benefits. Northern Illinois University offers 10 MS courses to international students. Some most popular specializations opted by Indians are Finance, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology and Chemistry. First-year tuition cost of these programs lie between USD 10,491 - 17,984 and it does not include living expenses such as accommodation, transport, food, etc.
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NIU USA MSFees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 1 year - 18 months) |
|---|---|
INR 9.76 L - 27.97 L | |
INR 10.12 L - 11.67 L | |
INR 1.93 L - 2.56 L | |
INR 1.21 L | |
INR 5.58 K - 3.79 L | |
INR 23.07 L - 47.2 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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Compare MS at NIU USA with other similar colleges
| College | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| INR 9.8 L - 28.08 L | #301 US News, 2026 | |
| INR 13.13 L - 30.76 L | #232 US News, 2026 | |
| INR 16.19 L - 28.3 L | -/- | |
| INR 9.78 L - 25.28 L | -/- | |
| INR 16.24 L - 42.92 L | #283 US News, 2026 | |
| INR 18.47 L - 47.71 L | #198 US News, 2026 |
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Northern Illinois University MS Rankings
The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #558 in 2025. International students can check the Northern Illinois University rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #452 | #497 | #558 |
| Country Ranking | #217 | #225 | #226 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Indian students are allowed to add or drop courses during the 1st week at NIU Illinois via the MyNIU account. Changing course during the 2nd week require permission from department.
Students dropping their course during or later than 3rd week will be considered to have withdrawn from the course.
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No, Indian students are usually not eligible for the guaranteed tuition rate at the NIU Uni Illinois. It is only available to new, first-time, degree-seeking students from the US. The guarantee plan allows for a fixed tuition rate at NIU for the four years of UG studies.
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Indian students should take min. 12 credit hrs/semester for UG or 9 credit hrs/semester for PG courses at the Northern Illinois Uni. UG students ideally should aim for 15 credits per semester to graduate in 4 yrs.
Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more.
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Indian students pay USD 1,378 (INR 1.3 Lakhs) per semester for healthcare plans at Northern Illinois Uni. The plan is given via UHCSR and provides cover for medicines, emergency services, and mental health services. Students can waive this if they have healthcare of their own.
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The enrollment fee worth USD 155 (INR 14.5 K) is a mandatory cost Indian students need to pay to confirm their spot for the upcoming semester at Northern Illinois Uni. It covers the costs associated with Orientation and Week of Welcome (WOW) programming. Students can pay the same via the MyNIU poral
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