Career-ready degrees for a better tomorrow.
On campus or online.
As a top public university in the Midwest, the University of Northern Iowa is designed to put your undergraduate or advanced degree within reach - online or on campus.
Let's find your "just right" area of study!
Choosing a major can feel overwhelming and for good reason. Finding your passion is stressful.
Fortunately, UNI's dedicated team of faculty, staff and advisors can help you determine a major and career path that’s all about you.
Take this one-minute, totally anonymous survey to start gathering ideas for your future career.
Most
Affordable
in Iowa.
The University of Northern Iowa is the most affordable public, four-year university in Iowa.
Best online
college
in Iowa.
The University of Northern Iowa was named #1 best online college in Iowa by College Choice in 2020.
Iowa's teachers start here.
The University of Northern Iowa graduates more educators than any other university in Iowa.
Popular Areas of Study
Arts & Design
At UNI, you’ll enter some of Iowa's top-rated art and design programs.
Business
UNI is recognized as one of the nation’s top-ranked business schools.
Health
UNI’s pre-professional health programs prep you with hands-on clinical and research experience.
STEM
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) rewards those driven to see what can be done.
Teaching
UNI is the only university in Iowa where full-time faculty and staff coordinate student teaching placements.
All Degrees
UNI’s comprehensive, immersive education means learning is an activity, not a passivity.
Online & Distance Programs
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As Iowa's most affordable public four-year university, we're committed to getting you career-ready by combining coursework with real, practical field work.
Real, relevant academic excellence for a world that expects career-ready graduates.
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94% of UNI grads find success within six months of graduation.
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UNI graduates more teachers than any other university in Iowa.
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UNI graduates more CPAs than anywhere in Iowa.
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UNI is ranked a top regional public university by "U.S. News & World Report".