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NIU is the Intelligence Community’s accredited, federal degree-granting institution attended by intelligence and national security professionals from across the federal government who study and pursue solutions to the toughest national security challenges.
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The National Intelligence University (NIU) is a federally chartered research university in Bethesda, Maryland operated by and for the United States Intelligence Community (IC) as its staff college of higher learning in fields of study central to the profession of intelligence and national security. A small, highly selective non-residential ...
Review the catalog to learn more about specific courses, concentrations, programs, and degree requirements. NIU will be hosting virtual open house sessions in the coming months to discuss the application process, academic programs, and answer any questions.
NIU is accepting applications for the full-time (one year), part-time (two year), and certificate (one year) programs that begin in the fall of 2023. NIU has multiple programs available to students like the Certificate of Intelligence Studies for regional or topical focuses, Bachelor of Science in Intelligence completion program for applicants ...
Sep 3, 2022 · The National Intelligence University (NIU) is a unique Intelligence Community institution that offers masters’ and bachelors’ degrees in intelligence. Students directly apply their educations to their work in protecting the United States and our nation’s interests abroad.
NIU allows federal government employees to start or continue their higher education goals by pursuing a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a certification, or become a research fellow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Intelligence University (NIU) officially transitioned from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) on June 20, 2021.
May 6, 2021 · On June 20, the National Intelligence University will transition from DIA to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. This is an exciting moment in the university’s 59-year history, enabling NIU to benefit from and support ODNI’s integrating role and authorities.
Jun 28, 2021 · The National Intelligence University transitioned this month from the Defense Department, where it’s been for its nearly six-decade history, to the Office of the Director of National...
