The NIU School of Art and Design is one of the best values for professional careers in art and design.

Our Faculty of artists, designers and scholars are nationally and internationally renowned.

• A network of 10,000 NIU Art and Design alumni connecting our graduates to careers in art and design

• Fully-accredited world-class education:

  • Institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) since 1969

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education