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National Louis University offers more than 70 career-focused undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate and endorsement programs in Illinois, Florida and Online in fields like education, business, psychology, hospitality management and culinary arts. Find the best program to further your career!
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Accessible, affordable, career-driven higher education.
Our personalized programs are designed to advance your career, whether you’re passionate about education, business, psychology, hospitality management or culinary arts. We believe everyone deserves an education that helps them reach their potential and achieve their goals.
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Pursue your degree with the support of a community.
When you enroll at NLU, you join a network of welcoming peers and supportive staff who empower your career development every step of the way.
BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.
Student organizations, volunteer opportunities, wellness programs, leadership workshops, honor societies and networking events are just a few of the resources that help our students reach their potential.
YOUR LIFE ALWAYS COMES FIRST.
Our programs are uniquely flexible and convenient. Whether you prefer day or night classes, full-time or part-time, in-person, virtual-classroom or fully online, we’ll find a way to fit your busy schedule.
YOUR PARTNER BEYOND GRADUATION.
With small class sizes and faculty who truly care about your success, you’ll make lifelong connections and have opportunities to continue your education with graduate and doctoral programs.
Faces of NLU
NLU graduates come from all walks of life, from first-generation college students to international students to mid-career professionals. Here are a few of their stories:
News & Announcements
NLU Joins National Advocacy Network of High-Impact Tutoring Initiatives
Nov 30, 2022
Meralis T. Hood, Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, is appointed Chief Executive Officer at Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll).
Nov 21, 2022
Pushing the Boundaries: Middle Grades Anti-Racist Curriculum
Nov 18, 2022
VRC Newsletter November 2022
Nov 17, 2022
National Louis University has been recognized by ALL IN to Vote in the 2022 Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting
Nov 16, 2022
Terry Mee, M.S. in Human Resource Management and Development, appointed Western Springs Interim Police Chief
Nov 10, 2022
Start earning your degree in 2023! Learn more at NLU’s Virtual Open House on December 8th.
Nov 1, 2022
President Megahed in Crain's Chicago Business: "Urban Universities Are the Future of Higher Education"
Nov 1, 2022
State Rep. Lamont Robinson, NLU MBA '12, Announces Bid For Chicago's 4th Ward Seat
Nov 1, 2022
Supporting Bilingual Educators Across Chicagoland
Oct 19, 2022
Professor Emeritus Carlos M. Azcoitia was recently interviewed by Univision Chicago on demographic changes at Chicago Public Schools.
Oct 17, 2022
2022-2024 STARTALK: Pathway to Chinese Teacher Certification
Oct 14, 2022
Tim Matthies, NCE Graduate '02, was inducted into the 2022 class of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Oct 6, 2022
Meet NLU's Teach for America Graduate Samantha Elster
Oct 5, 2022
NCE Graduates Liz Raser, M.A. in Teaching, and Melissa Ayre, M.A.T. in Elementary Education, begin teaching at Morgan Park Academy
Sep 30, 2022
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