North Central College

Americas, United States of America

Founded in 1861 and located in Naperville, Illinois, just 30 minutes west of Chicago in the heart of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, North Central College (NCC) has been a US News & World Report Best in the Midwest for 20 years running; providing students with what they need to exceed their personal best in the sciences, business and more than 70 other programs.

NCC elevate students’ confidence through distinctive programs, inspired instruction by faculty who love to teach, and real-world experience through internships and research opportunities; helping students to realize their direction in life. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and receive a foundational education centered on communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. At North Central, everything they do begins with the students. It’s their Cardinal rule.

Special conditions/comments

Successful students must stay in on-campus accommodation. Students will be matched with an American roommate.

Credit points equivalent to 60 LTU credits
12 credit points
Campus
Naperville, Illinois
Placement chance
High chance
Language of instruction
English
Available scholarships

La Trobe Abroad Scholarships: Please visit our Program funding and costs page for a full list of available scholarships and grants.

North Central College Scholarships: None available.

Semester dates
Fall Term: August - December; Spring Term: January - May

Subjects offered

Business and Law

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Laws
  • Management (general) Marketing
  • Sport Development and Management
  • Sport Management

Education

  • Arts Education
  • Education
  • Teaching (outreach and communication)
  • Teaching (primary) (English)
  • Teaching (secondary)

Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Classics and Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Asian Studies
  • Communication Studies
  • Creative and Professional Writing
  • Creative Arts
  • English
  • Gender
  • Sexuality and Diversity Studies
  • History
  • Human Geography
  • Interdisciplinary Core Subjects
  • International Development
  • International Studies
  • Journalism
  • Journalism (sport)
  • Linguistics
  • Media Arts
  • Media Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Strategic Communication
  • Theater and Drama

Languages and Cultural Studies

  • Chinese
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Spanish

Allied Health

  • Exercise Science
  • Human Nutrition

Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

  • Business Information Systems
  • Computer Science (general)
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Life Sciences

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Environmental Geoscience
  • Environmental Management and Ecology
  • Wildlife and Conservation Biology

Molecular Sciences

  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Science
  • Biotechnology and Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Science (may depend on major)

Psychology

  • Psychology

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