Scholarship
International student scholarships
International Excellence Award
The International Excellence Award is a merit-based tuition waiver for first time F-1 undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking international students admitted directly into a university degree program on the Flagstaff campus.
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
If you are a student receiving an International Baccalaureate diploma and are admitted to Northern Arizona University as an undergraduate, first-degree seeking student, you are eligible to receive $5,000 per year for tuition.
Khursheed Fatima Scholarship
This fund is established by Samia Ashraf in memory of her mother, Khursheed Fatima. The scholarship, up to $11,000 for two semesters at Northern Arizona University, is awarded to one student to cover tuition and fees, then books and supplies.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa students who are currently attending a two-year college and who will be attending Northern Arizona University the following semester as an undergraduate, first-degree-seeking student.
Additional Scholarship Resources
These websites are not affiliated with NAU and are provided as an additional resource to funding that may be available to international students.
Courses
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
-- Accounting is recognized as one of the world's leading professions, offering many opportunities for a rewarding career. By enrolling in the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA), you will be ideally poised to take advantage of the growing market demand for accounting graduates and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates. You will also join a comprehensive, quality accounting program that is cost-efficient.
This complete learning environment includes classrooms, study areas, computer facilities, faculty offices, and a student lounge.
This undergraduate degree provides a solid foundation for students planning to pursue a variety of accounting careers in industry, government, or public accounting. Students completing this academic plan may apply for the competitive MBA-ACC program, one of several avenues for a student to complete the 150 units needed for the CPA exam.
This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Category : Graduate
Aerospace Studies (Minor) -
-- If you're interested in taking classes that expose you to Air Force history, how the Air Force contributes to national security, leadership and management skills, what it means to be a military officer, and communications skills and techniques, the Aerospace Studies minor could be a great addition to your major.
You will take courses emphasizing the individual as a manager and a leader, individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership styles, group dynamics, and ethics. You will also learn effective writing and speaking skills and take courses from other disciplines, including foreign languages, political science, criminal justice, and more. In addition, you will benefit from a number of interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers from both the Air Force and civilian community.
Students in this minor focus on the foundations of military/aerospace teamwork, leadership, management, ethics/philosophy, and national security. Opportunity is given to gain language proficiency or to pursue coursework relevant to the interplay of societal forces, via social science electives.
Note: A minor in Aerospace Studies does not obligate you to join the Air Force.
Category : Graduate
Master of Arts in Anthropology -
-- The opportunity for graduate students to develop independent research and projects, to conduct original research toward the development of a final anthropological master's thesis or project grounds graduate students in a strong foundation in the discipline. Research and applied projects are encouraged in the fields of archaeology and sociocultural anthropology with research and internship possibilities among the many Native American tribes and nations of the Colorado Plateau and the American Southwest, within government and non-governmental entities. International opportunities in North America, Mesoamerica, Africa, South America, Oceania, and Europe are also available.
The Sociocultural concentration trains students in ethnographic methods and collaborative research approaches, providing opportunities to work with communities at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Opportunities exist in the areas of medical, development, environmental, and educational anthropology.
The Archaeology concentration trains students in theory, methods, advanced archaeological computing applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), lithic, ceramic, rock art, and a number of other materials specialties, as well as cultural resource management.
Category : Graduate
Master of Science in Applied Criminology -
-- If you have a passion for helping others and want to explore the relationships between law and society, this graduate degree in Applied Criminology might be for you. You'll have the opportunity to learn about how justice is applied specifically to juveniles, women, and ethnic groups. Required coursework will also engage you in the study of how cultural and political issues are related to criminal justice around the world.
This professional program focuses on the social and practical problems surrounding the creation and implementation of law and justice policy in local, national and international environments. You can focus your studies in the areas of communities and justice, socio-legal policies and practices, and transnational crime and justice.
This graduate degree provides coursework for a professional program focused on the social and practical problems surrounding the creation and implementation of law and justice policy in local, national and international environments. This program allows graduate students to focus their studies in the areas of communities, health, and justice, socio-legal policies and practices and transnational crime and justice. Students pursuing a graduate degree in Applied Criminology work closely with faculty mentors on research and projects that interest them.
Category : Graduate
Applied Computer Science -
-- Picture yourself rolling out your own breakthrough software to be the next Google or YouTube, working on the next generation of computer gaming engines, or developing new applications at Microsoft, IBM, or Intel. Whether you start a career right away or pursue graduate study first, the Department of Computer Science will help build a platform for your high-tech dreams.
If you're seeking a career in smaller scale, hands-on applied programming, our program might just get you there. Prepare to hit the career-ground running with our innovative Design4Practice Program. This sequence of team-based design courses focuses on implementation of real-world projects, simulating the highly integrated and globally distributed software development environments emerging in the modern corporate world. Work on project design teams with students from other disciplines to create software, building the technical and professional skills necessary for success in the expanding universe of high-tech. Thinking of studying abroad to take advantage of global career trends? We strongly encourage international study and facilitate internships in other countries. Wherever your imagination takes you, a computer science education at Northern Arizona University will open new doors.
This program offers students the opportunity to explore such topics as: data mining (through the Center for Data Insight), parallel algorithms, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary programming, and modeling reactive systems as well as foundation work in programming languages, software engineering, virtual collaborative environments, and user interfaces.
Category : Graduate
Eligibility criteria
You will be offered admission to Northern Arizona University if you have a 3.0 or higher core GPA (based on a 4.0 scale and calculated using only the 16 required core courses below) and have no deficiencies in those core courses.
You will be considered for NAU admission if you have a 2.5 core GPA and you have no more than one deficiency in any two areas of the required courses below. If you have a combination of a math and lab science deficiency, you are not admissible.
Note: The writing portions of the ACT and the SAT are not used for undergraduate admission.
Accommodation
Fall 2020 housing
Living on campus is a core part of the Northern Arizona University experience. The residence halls have always been the center of establishing new friendships, creating a sense of belonging, and coming together to interact and engage with each other in a shared community.
While things will look and feel a bit different this year, they continue to be committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive housing experience for the residents.
Housing options
- Residential colleges
- Mixed gender and gender inclusive housing
Visa
Contact us to know more!
University Video
International student scholarships
International Excellence Award
The International Excellence Award is a merit-based tuition waiver for first time F-1 undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking international students admitted directly into a university degree program on the Flagstaff campus.
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
If you are a student receiving an International Baccalaureate diploma and are admitted to Northern Arizona University as an undergraduate, first-degree seeking student, you are eligible to receive $5,000 per year for tuition.
Khursheed Fatima Scholarship
This fund is established by Samia Ashraf in memory of her mother, Khursheed Fatima. The scholarship, up to $11,000 for two semesters at Northern Arizona University, is awarded to one student to cover tuition and fees, then books and supplies.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Open to Phi Theta Kappa students who are currently attending a two-year college and who will be attending Northern Arizona University the following semester as an undergraduate, first-degree-seeking student.
Additional Scholarship Resources
These websites are not affiliated with NAU and are provided as an additional resource to funding that may be available to international students.
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
-- Accounting is recognized as one of the world's leading professions, offering many opportunities for a rewarding career. By enrolling in the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA), you will be ideally poised to take advantage of the growing market demand for accounting graduates and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates. You will also join a comprehensive, quality accounting program that is cost-efficient.
This complete learning environment includes classrooms, study areas, computer facilities, faculty offices, and a student lounge.
This undergraduate degree provides a solid foundation for students planning to pursue a variety of accounting careers in industry, government, or public accounting. Students completing this academic plan may apply for the competitive MBA-ACC program, one of several avenues for a student to complete the 150 units needed for the CPA exam.
This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Category : Graduate
Aerospace Studies (Minor) -
-- If you're interested in taking classes that expose you to Air Force history, how the Air Force contributes to national security, leadership and management skills, what it means to be a military officer, and communications skills and techniques, the Aerospace Studies minor could be a great addition to your major.
You will take courses emphasizing the individual as a manager and a leader, individual motivational and behavioral processes, leadership styles, group dynamics, and ethics. You will also learn effective writing and speaking skills and take courses from other disciplines, including foreign languages, political science, criminal justice, and more. In addition, you will benefit from a number of interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers from both the Air Force and civilian community.
Students in this minor focus on the foundations of military/aerospace teamwork, leadership, management, ethics/philosophy, and national security. Opportunity is given to gain language proficiency or to pursue coursework relevant to the interplay of societal forces, via social science electives.
Note: A minor in Aerospace Studies does not obligate you to join the Air Force.
Category : Graduate
Master of Arts in Anthropology -
-- The opportunity for graduate students to develop independent research and projects, to conduct original research toward the development of a final anthropological master's thesis or project grounds graduate students in a strong foundation in the discipline. Research and applied projects are encouraged in the fields of archaeology and sociocultural anthropology with research and internship possibilities among the many Native American tribes and nations of the Colorado Plateau and the American Southwest, within government and non-governmental entities. International opportunities in North America, Mesoamerica, Africa, South America, Oceania, and Europe are also available.
The Sociocultural concentration trains students in ethnographic methods and collaborative research approaches, providing opportunities to work with communities at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Opportunities exist in the areas of medical, development, environmental, and educational anthropology.
The Archaeology concentration trains students in theory, methods, advanced archaeological computing applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), lithic, ceramic, rock art, and a number of other materials specialties, as well as cultural resource management.
Category : Graduate
Master of Science in Applied Criminology -
-- If you have a passion for helping others and want to explore the relationships between law and society, this graduate degree in Applied Criminology might be for you. You'll have the opportunity to learn about how justice is applied specifically to juveniles, women, and ethnic groups. Required coursework will also engage you in the study of how cultural and political issues are related to criminal justice around the world.
This professional program focuses on the social and practical problems surrounding the creation and implementation of law and justice policy in local, national and international environments. You can focus your studies in the areas of communities and justice, socio-legal policies and practices, and transnational crime and justice.
This graduate degree provides coursework for a professional program focused on the social and practical problems surrounding the creation and implementation of law and justice policy in local, national and international environments. This program allows graduate students to focus their studies in the areas of communities, health, and justice, socio-legal policies and practices and transnational crime and justice. Students pursuing a graduate degree in Applied Criminology work closely with faculty mentors on research and projects that interest them.
Category : Graduate
Applied Computer Science -
-- Picture yourself rolling out your own breakthrough software to be the next Google or YouTube, working on the next generation of computer gaming engines, or developing new applications at Microsoft, IBM, or Intel. Whether you start a career right away or pursue graduate study first, the Department of Computer Science will help build a platform for your high-tech dreams.
If you're seeking a career in smaller scale, hands-on applied programming, our program might just get you there. Prepare to hit the career-ground running with our innovative Design4Practice Program. This sequence of team-based design courses focuses on implementation of real-world projects, simulating the highly integrated and globally distributed software development environments emerging in the modern corporate world. Work on project design teams with students from other disciplines to create software, building the technical and professional skills necessary for success in the expanding universe of high-tech. Thinking of studying abroad to take advantage of global career trends? We strongly encourage international study and facilitate internships in other countries. Wherever your imagination takes you, a computer science education at Northern Arizona University will open new doors.
This program offers students the opportunity to explore such topics as: data mining (through the Center for Data Insight), parallel algorithms, distributed systems, artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary programming, and modeling reactive systems as well as foundation work in programming languages, software engineering, virtual collaborative environments, and user interfaces.
Category : Graduate
You will be offered admission to Northern Arizona University if you have a 3.0 or higher core GPA (based on a 4.0 scale and calculated using only the 16 required core courses below) and have no deficiencies in those core courses.
You will be considered for NAU admission if you have a 2.5 core GPA and you have no more than one deficiency in any two areas of the required courses below. If you have a combination of a math and lab science deficiency, you are not admissible.
Note: The writing portions of the ACT and the SAT are not used for undergraduate admission.
Fall 2020 housing
Living on campus is a core part of the Northern Arizona University experience. The residence halls have always been the center of establishing new friendships, creating a sense of belonging, and coming together to interact and engage with each other in a shared community.
While things will look and feel a bit different this year, they continue to be committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive housing experience for the residents.
Housing options
- Residential colleges
- Mixed gender and gender inclusive housing
Contact us to know more!