UNI Mission

The University of Northern Iowa offers a world-class university education, providing personalized experiences and creating a lifetime of opportunities.

World-Class University Education

The University of Northern Iowa's commitment to putting “Students First" firmly established its reputation for providing first-rate educational experiences. The nation's most highly respected reporting organizations consistently rank UNI among the best for program quality, value and outcomes. More...

Personalized Experiences

UNI is in the forefront of providing every student with affordable access to excellence in higher education. Our programs are designed to enrich students' experiences with practical work experience, international opportunities and help in graduating as efficiently as possible. More...

Lifetime of Opportunities

A UNI degree is an enduring commodity. It appreciates in value for every student who earns one, for every community served by its graduates and for the state of Iowa, which benefits from a well-educated citizenry. More...