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The Colleges of National Louis University

Undergraduate College

Driven by the uniquely affordable, supportive, and professionally focused education, NLU serves both first-time college students, transfer students of all ages and adult degree completers. Built-in comprehensive coaching and advising are provided throughout the undergraduate experience to ensure students are supported and positioned for success.

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The National College of Education (NCE)

The National College of Education has a long-standing reputation of distinction for its education programs. Since 1886, NLU has trained thousands of teachers and administrators and continues to graduate the majority of winners honored by Illinois’ two Golden Apple Foundations with one of the most prestigious teaching and leadership honors in the state.

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Graduate School of Business and Leadership

The Graduate School of Business and Leadership: Graduate offers holistic professional preparation and contemporary academic experience through its business and management courses. National Louis University has aligned its portfolio with the marketplace, and creates outstanding career opportunities for students.

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College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

The College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences offers holistic professional preparation and contemporary academic experience in the areas of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. It also features The Illinois (ISPP) and Florida (FSPP) Schools of Professional Psychology which aim to prepare graduates to engage the world as health service psychologists. Combining a strong foundation in the science of psychology, close guidance in clinical practice, and encouragement of growth through experiential learning, ISPP and FSPP aims to prepare ethical, competent clinical psychologists who respect the multidimensionality of human diversity.

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Kendall College

The Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management prepares national and international students for the globally thriving culinary and hospitality sector. Ranked #1 program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality management by Chicago Michelin Guide restaurants and Chicago’s leading hotels.

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School of Nursing

Healthcare, nursing, and educational organizations have been advocating for an increase in the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to the nursing workforce. Do you want to advance your professional development and reach new career goals in nursing? If you are a registered nurse, we can help you earn a BSN as a way to improve your skill sets and gain an essential foundation to advance in the field of nursing.

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Accelerate U

Accelerate U is a ground-breaking “Jobs-First Higher Education” model that offers affordable, rapid training experiences that come with college credit, industry credentials and a path to a full-time job immediately. Our program offers learners a rapid pathway to a full-time job and the opportunity to build skills and earn college credit and degrees along the way.

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Your Next Step is Within Reach.

With over 135 years of excellence and 70,000 alumni, we provide an extraordinary education that’s within your reach.