Leader in integrative medicine education since 1906, offering doctoral and master's degrees in chiropractic, naturopathic, and acupuncture medicine.
NUHS offers professional doctoral degrees in chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture, along with master's degrees in acupuncture and herbal medicine. The university also provides a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and postprofessional programs. All programs emphasize evidence-based medicine, broad-scope curriculum, and patient-centered care within an integrative medicine framework. The Advanced Scholars Program allows students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in accelerated timeframes, potentially finishing a BS and DC or ND in 6.5 years instead of 7.5 years.
NUHS operates two campuses: the main Illinois campus in Lombard (200 E. Roosevelt Rd., 38 acres) and a Florida campus in Seminole. The university provides on-campus housing, a fitness center, student clubs and organizations, and the James F. Winterstein Library. Campus security, student wellbeing services, and academic support are available. The university maintains clinics in both Illinois and Florida offering acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, naturopathic medicine, and diagnostic imaging services to the community.
NUHS welcomes domestic and international students, as well as transfer and veteran students. The university offers multiple admission pathways and provides information sessions and campus visit events. Prospective students can explore programs including Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Acupuncture, and Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences. Financial aid, scholarships, and a net price calculator are available to help students finance their education.
NUHS is an established champion of research and academic excellence. The university publishes three peer-reviewed scientific journals: the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (official publication of the American Chiropractic Association), the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, and the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities. The institution supports faculty publications, scholarly activity, and student research through its Institutional Review Board and research department.