Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 10,260 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in National Louis University - Illinois Campus

  CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 72
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Outlook

Job opportunities in the health care industry look only to increase as the population ages and life expectancies increase. Medical and Health Service Manager positions are expected to grow by a whopping 32% from 2019-2029, much faster than the average job growth rate.* Additionally, health care management positions are well-compensated, as the median salary is $100,980.

The B.S. in Health Care Leadership degree program helps prepare future executives for leadership roles in a wide range of health care settings, including:

• General medical and surgical hospitals
• Outpatient clinics
• Assisted living facilities
• Rehabilitation centers and physicians’ offices
• Health care education
• Risk management
• Medical supply
• Device marketing
• Health care administration

Scholarships

NLU offers international students several scholarships which are listed below.  Please reach out to the Office of International Enrollment to learn more.

National Louis University International Opportunity scholarships
All international students admitted to a National Louis University Bachelor's degree program will receive an annual, renewable scholarship equal to 10% of the full-time tuition rate (valued up to $7,599* ).
Eligibility

• Available to international students only
• Students are only eligible to receive one NLU resource per academic year
• NLU scholarships can only be used to cover tuition costs and are not refundable to the student
• Students must maintain full-time status (14+ credits/term) and continuous enrollment (Summer optional)
• Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Students must adhere to all university policies in order to remain eligible to receive NLU scholarships

Application Process

• Apply for admission using NLU’s online application at www.nl.edu/applyonline
• This scholarship will be automatically applied to students’ accounts upon acceptance into the programs

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.