The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of World Languages and Cultures participate in the conduct of a foreign language residence program, which provides NIU students interested in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish with the opportunity to live together for an academic year in contact with native speakers and to engage in various educational, cultural, and social activities related to the foreign country in which they are interested. The Foreign Language Residence Program is part of the Housing and Residential Services Special Interest Communities. For further information, contact the program's coordinator.
Certificate in Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University
Certificate in Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University
Study Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University, a Certificate degree offered at its main campus in DeKalb , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 1 year to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 28, 2027.
About Certificate in Foreign Language Residence
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University
Entry Requirements
- High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
- Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University
Application Fee 40
How to Apply for Certificate in Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University
There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.
Apply Using the NIU Application
Apply directly to NIU using our online application.
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Add us to your list of schools while completing the Common App.
We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.
Certificate in Foreign Language Residence at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
United States of America, DeKalb