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    National University

    Check whether National University is right for you as an international student.

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    Uni facts

    San Diego, USA
    • Type
      Private
    • Rank
      4689
    • International students
      100
    • Nationalities
      44
    • Total programs
      158
    • Acceptance rate
      89%

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    Study online at National University

    For over 20 years, National University has offered flexible online degree programs designed for busy adult learners balancing their college education with work, family life, or military duties.

    With the convenience of online learning, you can wake up early to participate in online discussions, log in to study during your lunch hour, or complete your coursework late at night – whatever works for you and your schedule.

    the University delivers over 45 fully-online programs. You can choose from undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas like business, healthcare, engineering, and law.

    Online learning with National University provides so much more than just the convenience of learning at home. Their programs are delivered using the latest technology to provide dynamic, interactive online learning environments, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Why study at National University?

    • Great choice

      Over 45 degree programs that are available 100 percent online

    • Latest technology

      Programs delivered using the latest technology to provide dynamic, interactive online learning environments

    • Accredited programs

      Online college degrees, certificate, and credential programs are all accredited

    • Individual attention

      You'll get one-on-one interaction with instructors and classmates

    Life as an international student

    As an NU online international student, you’ll have access to interactive tools that support your individual learning style. Online coursework includes video lectures, audio recordings, readings, interactive presentations, assignments, quizzes, and exams.

    Throughout your program, you’ll collaborate with professors and classmates, working together to create a strong community within the online classroom. Moving beyond the walls of a brick-and-mortar classroom, online classes use resources and communications tools that enhance learning.

    Threaded discussions involve dialogue and debate with your classmates and the instructor at your leisure, day or night. Integral to the online learning experience, these discussions enable you to articulate your understanding of the course content while learning from your peers.

    You'll use interactive learning tools like videos, 3D environments, blogs, and eBooks, as well as interactive flashcards, pre-tests, and quizzes, which will allow you to practice your knowledge. Voiceover PowerPoints, recorded lectures, and resource links provide rich supplement materials for access throughout the course.

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    Fees and funding

    Tuition and fees - US$15,912 per year

    Prospective Student - Undergraduate

    The average amount is $3,330 and is based in academic merit (minimum GPA: 2.0+)

    Prospective Student - Graduate

    The average amount is $3,978 and is based in academic merit (minimum GPA: 2.5+)

    Current Student - Undergraduate

    The average amount is $1,665 and is based in academic merit

    Current Student - Graduate

    The average amount is $1,989 and is based in academic merit

    Associate Degree for transfer

    CCC Transfer Students who have recently earned their Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), Associate of Arts (AA), or Associate of Science (AS) degree within 12 months of applying to NU are eligible for the transfer scholarship pricing of $880 per course. Additional coursework beyond the 90 quarter units may be required for AA and AS transferred degrees.

    Transfer to Success

    The Transfer to Success Scholarship is intended for California or Nevada community college students, or students from an approved out-of-state community college, who will enroll at National University directly from community college with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree. The award will pay up to $5,000 and the admission fee will be credited to the student’s account. To be eligible for this award, students must be enrolling for the first time at the University and be in good academic standing at the community college and have an incoming 2.0 grade point average at the time of application to National University

    Location

    National University

    9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, United States

    NU boasts six convenient campus locations around San Diego County, as well as classrooms on military bases, such as Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, and Camp Pendleton.

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