We are honored for the opportunity to lead you to a fulfilling and prosperous STEM career.
To help you envision your journey as an NKU student, explore:
Majors & Programs | STEM Scholarships | What to Expect | Why NKU? | Current Students | Next Steps
Choose from 20 majors and programs to begin your unique and prosperous STEM career.
Get to know the departments, and pick majors to explore career possibilities and four-year plans.
All NKU STEM programs offer hands-on and experiential learning through laboratory coursework and interactive lectures.
Small class sizes and 1-on-1 office hours allow faculty and students to have closer interactions, giving students the attention they need to be the best they can be.
For an easy and pleasant transition into college life, all first-year STEM students participate in an "intro to major" course that helps them:
Students elevate their academic experience outside the classroom with paid and for-credit research opportunities as early as their first year! These hands-on, real-world experiences equip students with professional relationships and stellar resumes before graduation.
NKU's mid-sized campus makes it very easy to build relationships, so it's the perfect place to learn and play! Outside of classes and research, spend quality time with students, faculty, and staff through hundreds of events and student clubs and organizations.
Success is inevitable when you're part of a community rich in the things money can't buy, like relationships, attention, inclusivity, diversity, and support at all levels.
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STEM majors from all over the world call NKU their "home-away-from-home".
See why they've chosen and continue to choose NKU.
Testimonials
"Not a lot of universities have the option to pursue Engineering Physics as an undergraduate. In addition to that, I love the small class sizes where I can get to know my peers and professors a lot better, and I love how passionate and willing to help my professors are. There's a lot of opportunities to learn outside of class within campus such as clubs and research and great communities to be a part of."
Andrea Cárdenas EchavarrÃa
Major: Engineering Physics
Hometown: MedellÃn, Colombia
"I chose Â鶹´«Ã½ because of its strong academic programs aligned with my career goals and the opportunities it offers for personal and professional growth."
Binayak Shrestha
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
"I chose NKU because of the location. I liked how close NKU was to larger cities. At the same time, I also chose NKU for smaller class sizes and more personal connections with organizations and professors"
Blake Biddle
Major: Biological Sciences (CMG Track)
Hometown: Lewis County, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because it was close enough to be near family, but far enough to become independent. I felt welcome from the first time I visited with my high school and there was a day that my family and I went to NKU for more information, and I knew before I left that it was the school for me."
Cheyenne Korda
Major: Cybersecurity
Hometown: Sparta, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because it was the most affordable option for me. This was the school that accepted my scholarships to their fullest degree. The main reason why I continue to choose NKU, however, is due to the communities and friends I have been able to find on campus. The truth is I love being a Norse and that is why I continue to choose NKU."
Dylan Mull
Major: Biological Sciences (EEO track)
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because the campus was not overwhelmingly large. I enjoy the medium sized campus that NKU brings."
Evan Welp
Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Amelia, Ohio
"I chose NKU because of the unique blend of diverse cultural experiences available to its students, combined with the excellence of its computer science/data science program."
Gaurab Baral
Major: Data Science
Hometown: Arubari, Kathmandu, Nepal
"NKU felt safe and home and a great campus as I was traveling from far away. I also have my brother here in Lexington, who had visited the campus and insisted I go there because of the campus size as well as secure housing. I have never felt far from home."
Preshika Basnet
Major: Computer and Information Technology (Cybersecurity Track)
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
"I chose NKU because I liked the smaller feel of the campus and was interested in the smaller class sizes that NKU offers. NKU also has many great programs that interested me and played a factor in going to NKU."
Sierra Ison
Major: Geology
Hometown: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because it is close to my home, which allows for an easy commute, and because I received multiple scholarships that cover the cost of my education. I am grateful for my decision as I have made new friends, joined several organizations, and many of my lifelong friends also attend NKU."
Sierra Simon
Major: Cybersecurity
Hometown: Grant's Lick / Alexandria, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because the atmosphere is extremely welcoming and encouraging."
Sydney Oergel
Major: Biological Sciences (CMG Track)
Hometown: Alexandria, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because in my junior year of high school, I attended the Multicultural Leadership Conference at NKU and instantly fell in love with how small and beautiful the campus was and even more how much people made me feel like I was right at home. NKU is the place to be!"
Major: Biology
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
"I chose NKU due to a couple reasons. First off because of my majors and how well known and successful our college of informatics and college of business are. Secondly the location is perfect as I get to be close to family and enjoy the life of Cincinnati. Lastly, the costs were perfect with five kids in the household I wanted to do the best I could to ease the burden for my family."
Major: Cybersecurity
Hometown: Union, Kentucky
"I chose NKU because of the undergraduate research opportunities. I believed the research opportunity and the size of the school would benefit me in preparing for medical school."
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Patriot, Indiana
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"NKU’s commitment to academic excellence and it’s welcoming, inclusive community made it the perfect choice for me, even all the way from Nigeria. I knew I could pursue my passion here."
Majors: Mathematics and Statistics
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
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