NORTWESTERN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, CA
Fremont, California
www.npu.edu

Top Reasons to Join NPU
1. Object & Career Goal Oriented Academic Programs
Top Ranking among the 750 accredited independent professional colleges and universities in the US
2. Quality Learning & Faculty
One of the best of its kind (OCGO) 
3. Great Affordability & Economics
Top 20 % most affordable fee structure among all US private institutions
Comparable with nearly 50% of all the public institution fee structures
4. Individually Tailored Study Plan
100% 
5. Excellent Placement Rate
90% + for 10 consecutive years
6. Superior Location & Modern Facilities
Attractive & First Class Silicon Valley R&D Park settings 
7. Convenient Class Schedule
More than 120 evening and weekend classes to choose from
8. Personal Care & Attention
Top institutional practices on and off campus  
9. Rich & Diverse Student Life
Diverse student body from over 30 different countries
Culture immersion and community integration

Academic Calendar   

2009 Spring                 Jan 19
2009 Summer               May 16
2009 Fall                      Sept. 22

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Doctoral Degree Programs
NPU offers two doctorate degree programs:
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Computer Engineering (DCE)

Master's Degree Programs
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Areas of Specialization:
    Information Technology Management
    Accounting
    Project Management
    Global Business and Marketing

MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering)
Area of Concentration  
    Chip Design and VLSI
    Digital Signal Processing
    Nanotechnology and NEMS
    Embedded Engineering
    Wireless Communications
    Bioengineering

MSCSE (Master of Science in Computer Systems Engineering)
Area of Concentration  
    Chip Design and VLSI
    Digital Signal Processing
    Nanotechnology and NEMS
    Embedded Engineering
    Wireless Communications
    Bioengineering
    Computer Networks and Network Security

MSCS (Master of Science in Computer Science)
Area of Concentration
    Computer Networks and Network Security
    Internet Technology and Digital eBusiness Systems
    Database Technology
    Embedded Engineering
    Bioengineering

Bachelor's Degree Programs
BBAIS (Bachelor of Business Administration and Information Sciences)
BSCS (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science)
BSCSE (Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering)
BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)

TUITION:
$ 8,000 per year

LODGING & BOARDING:
$ 7,000 per year

Internship with local companies: In many cases, international students may qualify for company sponsored internship positions. Always have a well-prepared resume ready and attend the placement workshops to sharpen interview and communication skills. There are frequent free workshops sponsored by Student Service Department to help international students to improve their cross culture understanding, accent reduction, proper pronunciation, resume preparation, etc.