About the course

The Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) program can be completed as a traditional four-year major. It can also be completed as a degree completion program, if you have at least 60 credit hours of college-level coursework. If this is the case, you'll apply to NIU as a transfer student. The program features an interdisciplinary curriculum that is flexible and customizable. You can take courses full or part time, online or face to face at our DeKalb campus, allowing you to balance work and family life while earning your degree. The B.G.S. curriculum is wide-ranging and adaptable to your interests and goals. You can choose classes from across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the behavioral and social sciences, mathematical, life and physical sciences, and humanities. Along with your degree, you will receive a broad-based education that includes critical thinking and communication skills, cultural awareness and the ethical values that employers value. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$78,321

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	DeKalb
Fall (August), 2024	DeKalb
Spring (January), 2025	DeKalb
Fall (August), 2025	DeKalb

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Illinois University

IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0. TOEFL: 71 on an Internet-based test, 527 on a paper-based test. The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools. 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 plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northern Illinois University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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