NU National University

National University is a private nonprofit higher education institution founded in 1971 with a remit to make high-quality education accessible to working adults. The institution was established by veterans and retains a focus on military veterans, working parents and career changers. It is the second-largest private nonprofit institution of its kind in California and has served more than 230,000 alumni worldwide.

The university offers more than 120 accredited programmes across teaching, business, healthcare, engineering, the social sciences and psychology. Its teaching model is built around an accelerated one-class-per-month format, pioneered by National University, which allows students to concentrate on a single subject at a time while holding down work and family commitments. Programmes are oriented towards practical, real-world application.

Support for students extends beyond instruction. A holistic system covers academic, emotional, career, financial and family resources, reflecting an approach that treats the circumstances of adult learners as integral to their success. The institution describes its model as one that respects students' time and honours their prior experience.

National University operates primarily in California, with an alumni network extending worldwide. Further detail is available at https://nu.edu/.