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National University

National Univ · San Diego, California, United States

National University is a major private non-profit research institution headquartered in San Diego, California. As the flagship of the National University System, it is a national leader in educator credentialing, cybersecurity, nursing, and military adult learning.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1971
Student Population
40,000+
International Ratio
6%
Academic Staff
1,800+
Location
San Diego, California, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

National University houses the Sanford College of Education, School of Technology and Engineering, and the School of Health Professions. It operates innovative one-course-per-month formats, virtual simulation labs, and cybersecurity training ranges.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school graduation or transfer coursework under open-access and supportive admissions criteria. Graduate degree programs require an accredited bachelor's degree with 2.5 to 3.0 GPA and professional goals statement.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP)

CCNE-accredited terminal degree preparing advanced practice registered nurses for executive healthcare governance, translational clinical outcomes, and health informatics.

Award / Stipend
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) with up to 85% loan forgiveness
Application Deadline
March 15, 2027
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Mark D. Milliron

President and Chief Executive Officer
Office of the President

Dr. Mark D. Milliron is an internationally recognized leader and author in higher education innovation, learning analytics, student success technologies, and wo...

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Dr. Ronald Uhlig

Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Technology and Engineering

Dr. Ronald Uhlig is a telecommunications pioneer whose research focuses on wireless cellular architectures, quantum computing applications, and electronic messa...

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Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne

Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems
Department of Computer Science

Dr. Mudasser Wyne is an ABET commissioner specializing in data warehousing, business intelligence, database security, and software engineering methodologies....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with National University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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