UNI makes a grad degree more accessible than ever

The University of Northern Iowa is making it simpler to pursue the master’s degree or credential you’ve been dreaming about. From application to graduation, you will find the support you need to accomplish your continuing education goals. UNI has simplified the application for admission, requiring fewer materials and creating an easier, quicker process that saves working professionals valuable time.
UNI now offers an expanded selection of micro-credentials – including certificates and Iowa teaching endorsements – designed to meet the needs of learners seeking flexibility in achieving their educational goals. These targeted programs build focused skills in a condensed time frame, with opportunities to stack certificates into a master's degree. Students can start these programs as early as spring, earning certificates in high-demand areas such as special education, transformative education, strategic leadership and innovation, business fundamentals, learning technologies, and artificial intelligence.