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Dreamers Welcome Dr. François Le Roy Executive Director, International Education Center Northern Kentucky University, USA. Where in the USA is NKU?. A Few Facts about Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati Area.
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Dreamers Welcome Dr. François Le Roy Executive Director, International Education Center Northern Kentucky University, USA
A Few Facts about Northern Kentucky andthe Greater Cincinnati Area • A region at the heart of the United States but on the edge of the Midwest and the South • Greater Cincinnati: A dynamic metropolitan area, home to 2 million people • A safe and welcoming community proud of its heritage, culture, and sports teams Cincinnati skyline seen from Northern Kentucky Great American Ballpark, Home of the Cincinnati Reds
Northern Kentucky University • Home of the Norse • The youngest state university in Kentucky, but already one of its largest with 16,000 students enrolled • A modern and safe campus located 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati • A caring and attentive staff and faculty who put students at the center of all that they do
Northern Kentucky University • Nationally ranked and recognized as one of America’s best values in higher education • Innovative programs • One of the country’s first College of Informatics • AACSB-accredited College of Business • Deeply involved in the life of the community Griffin Hall College of Business
Internationalization at NKU • A key strategic priority • A comprehensive approach: • Internationalization of the curriculum • Promoting and expanding study abroad opportunities • Increasing international student enrollment • Interacting with the community • Significant achievements: • A more international campus • More and more NKU students study abroad • Toward curricular integration
What Can NKU do for YOU? • 67 bachelor's degrees • 6 associate degrees • 23 graduate programs • 1 Juris Doctor • 1 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership • 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice degree • 29 graduate certificates
Advantages to Attending NKU • The average class size is 24 students and the student/teacher ratio is 18:1. • NKU's world-renowned faculty are esteemed scholars and truly dedicated teachers. • NKU's modern campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including the region's largest and most technologically advanced science center. • NKU offers multiple program options so that all types of students - traditional, non-traditional, graduate, full-time, and part-time.
Things To Do Off Campus • Festivals • Winery • Newport on the Levee • Golf • Museums • Riverboats • State Parks On Campus • Campus Recreation Center • Theatre Performances • Musical Performances • Sororities/Fraternities • Clubs • Academic as well as recreational
Be a Part of Something Big You want the best possible preparation for your future. At NKU, you will enjoy an outstanding academic experience with the advantages of a highly respected institution. Dreamers Welcome