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Northern Illinois University Rankings 2026

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#774 in World

#218 in USA

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Northern Illinois University Ranking

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#774

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#801

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#1195
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Northern Illinois University Course Ranking

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US News & World Report Ranking 2026

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11811195– / –
National University269273301
Best Graduate Law Schools147150– / –
Best Graduate Nursing Schools150– / –– / –
UG Business191198150
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Fun and relishing college.
Tips: Before joining this college, part time opportunities and accommodations should be taken care of. One should have clear mindset for working hard and everything is good in here. The opportunities we get should be made use of. It is the best university you would ever go in Illinois state.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1064
Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 110665
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Answered a month ago

Yes, Northern Illinois University has been ranked #150 in Best Law Schools by U.S. News. Some of the other rankings for other NIU schools and programs are given below:

#61 in Best Public Affairs Programs 

#135 in Economics 

#82 in Statistics 

#150 in Best Law Schools 

#107 in Political Science 

#160 in Mathematics 

#120 in History 

#192 in Chemistry 

#131 in English 

#251 in Biological Sciences 

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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The NIU cost of attendance for international students for 2025-26 is given below: 

Particulars 

UG 

PG (12 Credit Hours) 

Tuition

USD 10,742 (INR 9.3L) 

USD 9,304 (INR 8.1L) 

Fees

USD 3,050 (INR 2.6L) 

USD 3,494 (INR 3.0L) 

Loan Fees (UG)/Federal Student Loan Fees (PG)

USD 72 (INR 6.2K) 

USD 178 (INR 15.4K) 

Living Expenses

USD 14,680 (INR 12.7L) 

USD 16,374 (INR 14.2L) 

Transportation 

USD 1,140 (INR 99.0K) 

USD 3,398 (INR 3.0L) 

Books, supplies, course materials, and equipment 

USD 1,200 (INR 1.0L) 

USD 1,188 (INR 1.0L) 

Miscellaneous personal expenses 

USD 1,600 (INR 1.4L) 

USD 1,600 (INR 1.4L) 

Total4 

USD 32,484 (INR 28.2L) 

USD 35,536 (INR 30.8L) 

(1 USD = INR 86.75) 

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Ridhi

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Answered a month ago

Yes, Northern Illinois University campus boasts 17 intercollegiate athletic teams that compete in the NCAA Division I. These teams are known as the Northern Illinois Huskies. In 2024,  thirty-one of the student-athletes of NIU earned the 1A FAR Academic Excellence Award. A total of 400+ student-athl

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Ridhi

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Answered 4 months ago

Yes, international students are not required to pay any tuition fee to apply at Nothern Illinois University at UG level, however students are required to pay an NIU application fee of USD 60 (INR 5.1 K)

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Bhumika Vimal

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Answered 4 months ago

Northern Illinois University is considered a good university and there are two intakes in a year namely: Fall and Spring. After making a successful application at this university, it takes them two to three weeks for upadating an application decision to the students. 

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1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828

DeKalb ( Illinois)

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