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Choose from more than 100 areas of study (majors, minors and certificates), from STEM fields to the visual and performing arts—with so much in between. Join us at NIU and earn a degree …

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Find your fit at Northern Illinois University. With our wide range of bachelor's degree programs, we have the perfect undergraduate major for you.

Discover Northern Illinois University’s wide range of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, including in-person, online and hybrid options.

Find the perfect program for you in this list of Northern Illinois University's academic programs in seven colleges and many schools and departments.