Established in 1971, the National University is a private and non-profit university that offers about more than 100 programs to choose from, including masters and bachelor’s degrees along with certificates and credentials. It also provides 100 percent, online classes. Transfer-friendly programs and scholarships are available so that one can save on his/her tuition with the CCC-ADT Transfer Scholarship or Transfer to Success Scholarship. This private university is affiliated with the NAICU. There are currently 2,721 part- and full-time academic staff in the university. The total number of students is 23,909 with 12,089 being undergraduates and 11,820 being postgraduates.
The university is headquartered in La Jolla in California. It offers degree programs to other colleges in California with one of the campuses being in Nevada. It focuses mostly on adult learning with interactive sessions like that of interactive multimedia, streaming videos, and online real-time classes. The university is accredited to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is also accredited to the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). National University has two colleges and four professional schools under the same. The colleges are the College of Letters and Sciences and Sanford College of Education. The schools are the School of Business and Management and School of Engineering and Computing among others. The notable alumni include Chris Brown who is the Mayor of Hawthorne, California and Ocky Clark who is a runner among others.
The National University’s Founder David Chigos, who was a retired United States Navy Lieutenant commander and was a director of the employee training for General Dynamics Corporation in San Diego, saw the need for a non-traditional university education format with high-demand and relevant degree programs so as to serve the working adults. In November of 1971, the National University had organized as a private, non-profit institute with 27 students who were attending classes in 1972. The National’s first commencement ceremony had included 143 students. In the year 1975, the university had purchased two properties on Camino del Rio in Mission Valley. Two years after in 1977, it opened up facilities like in Kearny Mesa and then expanded in San Diego County. That was the time when the university had 1,000 alumni.
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 10.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 10.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Healthcare Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 13 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 11.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Engineering Management
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 10.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Public Health
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 13 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Global Master in Business Administration (GMBA) in Spanish
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 6.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Forensic Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 4.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 16.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Foreign Credential Bridge Program
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 15.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in English
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Global Management
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 10.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Cinema Production
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 14.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Accountancy
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 11.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Biology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 8.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Public Administration
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Financial Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 16.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Performance Psychology
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 12.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Arts in Human Behaviour
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in History
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts Political Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 5.5, TOEFL : 70
- Fees - INR 12.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MEM - 1 Course | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above PTE - 58 & Above |
| MBA - 2 Courses | GMAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
| MS - 8 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above PTE - 58 & Above |
| MIM - 5 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above PTE - 58 & Above |
| BBA - 6 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 70 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
| BSc - 3 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 70 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
| MFA - 1 Course | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above PTE - 58 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 4 Courses | IELTS - 5.5 & Above TOEFL - 70 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
| Other Courses - 13 Courses | IELTS - 5.5-6 TOEFL - 70-79 SAT - Accepted |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Not required LOR - Not required Essays - Not required CV - Not required Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 65 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MEM - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 10.5L USD 14,371 |
| MBA - 2 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 6.7L - 11.3L USD 9,207 - 15,480 |
| MS - 8 Courses | 12 - 24 Months | INR 8.9L - 16.5L USD 12,163 - 22,464 |
| MIM - 5 Courses | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 9.7L - 13L USD 13,265 - 17,690 |
| BBA - 6 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.2L USD 16,650 |
| BSc - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.2L USD 16,650 |
| MFA - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 14.6L USD 19,900 |
| BE/Btech - 4 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.2L USD 16,650 |
| Other Courses - 13 Courses | 1 - 4 Years | INR 4.6L - 16.2L USD 6,235 - 22,111 |
