Top 10 US Universities You Can Apply For Masters With HND

The United States of America (USA) is one country with a liberalised education, but do you know of the top 10 US Universities where you could apply for masters programme with just your Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate?

We hereby provide you the list as sourced from a publication on Tribune of same headline.

Many international students aiming to pursue further education sometimes face obstacles due to the requirement of transcripts or World Education Services (WES) evaluations by universities in the United States of America.

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This challenge has notably impacted Nigerian students with Higher National Diploma (HND) degrees, leading to feelings of inadequacy and comparison with those holding Bachelor’s degrees from universities, particularly when seeking admission abroad.

World Education Services serves as a credential assessment, providing a comparison of academic achievements to standards in the U.S. or Canada. This evaluation aids institutions such as schools, employers, licensing boards, or immigration authorities in better understanding an individual’s educational background.

Fortunately, as highlighted by a scholarship consultant Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, certain universities in the US accept HND transcripts without requiring a WES evaluation from Nigerian students.

Below are top 10 US Universities to which you can apply for Masters with HND, with no World Certificate Evaluation.

 1. University of Vermont

According to US News, University of Vermont is a public institution that was founded in 1791. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,898 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 460 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Vermont’s ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #133

2. The University of Oklahoma

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma, the university had a student enrolment figure of 32,676 with most at its main campus in Norman. The reputable university, offers 174 baccalaureate programs, 199 master’s programs, 101 doctoral programs, and 88 certificate programs

3. Illinois State University

Founded in 1857, Illinois State University prides itself as a top ranked public university offering 200+ programs. It remains a first-choice institution, with a strong enrollment of more than 20,000 students.

Despite its impressive population, it maintains an academic quality and small class sizes and a good lecturer-student ratio.

University of Minnesota

4. University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is one of the top 10 universities in the US you can apply for Masters with HND

Says the school: “Attending the University of Arizona is about more than just receiving a higher education. It’s about the activities you’ll get involved with, the traditions you’ll partake in, the people you’ll meet, and the memories you’ll make. Explore our student life sections for everything that makes a Wildcat”.

5. University of Cincinnati

Established in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embodies enduring academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and innovative spirit.

Its campus bustles with over 50,000 students and growing and at UC students and alumni find success in both academic and social life.

The oldest institution of higher education in Cincinnati and the second largest university in Ohio

6. Kent State University

One of Ohio’s leading public universities, Kent State University offers academic excellence in graduate and undergraduate programs. The university was established in 1910, but the first classes were held in 1912 at various locations and in temporary buildings in Kent and the first buildings of the original campus opened the following year. Since that time the university has grown to include many additional baccalaureate and graduate programs

7. Miami University, Ohio

Miami University is nationally ranked as a top public university and located in Oxford, Ohio, Miami University is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio, United States. The university was founded in 1809, making it the second-oldest university in Ohio and the 10th oldest public university in the United States.

8. University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota is indeed a leading institution, in fact one of the top 10 universities in the US

According to it, “At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we seek new knowledge that can change how we all work and live. We prepare students to meet the great challenges facing our state, our nation, and our world. And we apply our expertise as students, faculty, and staff to engage with communities across Minnesota”, says the university..

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9. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Chartered in 1869 by the Nebraska Legislature as part of the Morrill Act of 1862, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Nebraska, NU, or UNL) is a public land-grant research university in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.   It is the state’s oldest university and has been governed by the Board of Regents since 1871, whose members are elected by district to six-year terms.

10. Northern Illinois University

Founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois.

It has a tall reputation and tradition for academic excellence, despite initially expected to provide the state with college-educated teachers.

It is one of seven public universities in Illinois that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s, Division

-Additional reporting and pictures from Wikipedia