About Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University (NMU) is a public university in Marquette, Michigan. The college circles was usual in 1899. With enrollment of roughly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Michigan University is the Upper Peninsula’s largest university.

NMU offers programs in undergraduate, master’s degrees, Doctor of Nursing Practice and specialist certifications.

Marquette (/mɑːrˈkɛt/ MAR-KEHT) is a city in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 19,661 at the 2020 census, which makes it the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. It afterward serves as the county seat of Marquette County. Located upon the shores of Lake Superior, the city is a major port, and the largest exporter of iron ore in Michigan. The city is partially with Marquette Charter Township, but the two are administered autonomously.

Marquette is the house of Northern Michigan University. In 2012, Marquette was listed accompanied by the 10 best places to retire in the United States by CBS MoneyWatch.