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Niagara University

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Niagara University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Niagara University is a Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, and it suits students who want a smaller U.S. campus with a residential element and a community-based setting. It is a fit if you want an institution with about half of students living on campus and half commuting from the surrounding area.

  2. What you can study

    No subject areas or degree programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled. What is clear is that Niagara University is a Catholic university in the Vincentian tradition, run by the Congregation of the Mission, in Lewiston, New York.

  3. Getting in

    The university does not publish international admissions details in the available information. Check the official website for entry requirements, application steps, deadlines, English language requirements, and any documents needed for students applying from outside the United States.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on whether you live on campus or commute from the surrounding area, so check housing and local expenses before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that on the official website before you apply. Also check visa requirements, document deadlines, whether you can live on campus, and what support is available for students arriving from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Niagara University sits in a very crowded national field. Its distinguishing features in that landscape are its Catholic identity, Vincentian tradition, and the fact that it serves both residential and commuting students rather than being purely a commuter campus.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Niagara University

Where is Niagara University located?

It is in Lewiston, New York, United States.

What type of institution is Niagara University?

It is a public university.

How many students does it enroll?

It enrolls approximately 3,700 students.

Do students live on campus there?

Approximately half of the student body lives on campus, while the other half commute from the surrounding area.

Overview

Niagara University (NU) is a private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, United States. Based in the Vincentian tradition, it is run by the Congregation of the Mission and enrolls approximately 3,700 students. Approximately half of the student body lives on campus, while the other half commute from the surrounding area. The campus area was listed as a census-designated place in 2020, with a population of 940.

Programs at Niagara University

45 programs across 3 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

3+1 Accounting Program

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๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

ASDBS Nursing

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Bachelor's Degree Agriculture & Environment

Environmental Science

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๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Liberal Arts

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Political Science

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๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Special Education

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๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Professional

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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