At NAU, you’re not just earning a degree—you’re building a future. With world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and over 20 campus locations across Arizona, you’ll gain the skills, experiences, and confidence to make your mark. Take the leap, apply today, and start your journey at NAU.

At Northern Arizona University, you’ll receive a high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that will transform your ambition into action. Apply now!

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Apply to Northern Arizona University today. Wherever and however you’ll study, find the proper application to begin or advance your Lumberjack journey.

At Northern Arizona University, our master’s degrees combine rigorous academics and hands-on learning with flexibility, affordability, and access to the resources of a large research university. Why choose an NAU master’s program?

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an appropriate regional accrediting association, you are eligible to apply for admission to NAU as a graduate student.

Earn an affordable degree from our fully-accredited online university NAU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and we’ve designed our innovative, flexible programs to fit your busy schedule.

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Consideration. International transfer students without a post-secondary degree must have a 2.50 GPA to be considered for admission to NAU. Transfer students with an associate or bachelor’s degree will be considered for admission with a cumulative GPA of 2.00.

No matter where you are in your educational journey, your most important step is the next one. NAU is ready to help you take it — apply now.