Navajo Technical University

Where Innovation Meets Tradition

Located in the heart of the Navajo Nation, NTU offers a wide range of certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and graduate programs in STEM, business, applied technology, and the arts. With a student-first approach, NTU blends traditional Diné values with innovative learning to prepare students for success in a global society.

Yáʼátʼééh! Welcome to Navajo Technical University

Mission:

Navajo Technical University honors Diné culture and language, while educating for the future.

Vision:

Navajo Technical University provides an excellent educational experience in a supportive, culturally diverse environment, enabling all community members to grow intellectually, culturally and economically.

Philosophy:

Through the teachings of Nitsáhákees (thinking), Nahátá (planning), Īína (implementing), and Siihasin (reflection), students acquire quality education in diverse fields, while preserving cultural values and gaining economic opportunities.

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The Economic Value of Navajo Technical University

Navajo Technical University (NTU) creates a powerful impact for students, taxpayers, and the community. A 2025 study conducted by Lightcast shows how NTU strengthens the Navajo Nation’s economy while providing long-term value for students and society.

Why It Matters

NTU is more than a university. It’s an economic engine, a workforce developer, and a community partner. From training skilled graduates to supporting regional industries, NTU enriches lives and drives long-term prosperity.

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About Navajo Technical University

Navajo Technical University, like all tribal colleges and universities, grew out of a prayer in the 1960s that envisioned all tribes moving toward self-determination by expressing their sovereignty and establishing their own institutions of higher education. It was as a result of this movement that NTU began as the Navajo Skill Center in 1979 to meet the immediate needs of an unemployed population on the Navajo Nation.
School Highlights
  • Affordable Tuition
  • Multiple Locations on the Navajo Nation
  • Award Winning Programs & Research

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NTU believes that every student has the innate ability and intelligence to acquire academic and technical skills. Students have knowledge about their abilities and skills to enhance their personal, social, economic, and cultural values.

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Cook, Create, and Celebrate: NTU Culinary Arts Program Recognized as ACF Western Region Finalist

Las Vegas, NV – On July 31, 2025, Navajo Technical University’s Culinary Arts Program and Chef Robert L. Witte were named finalists for the Western Region. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) recognizes outstanding member achievements, making this a significant honor.

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BHP Fuels NTU Dreams: Chinle Students Awarded Scholarships

Chinle, Arizona— On August 8, 2025, Navajo Technical University proudly announced that students from our Chinle instructional site received scholarships from Broken Hill Proprietary (BHP) for the second year. These scholarships honor their academic dedication and commitment to higher education and training.

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Caring for the Future: NTU CNA Students Earn Certification

Chinle, AZ – On August 1, 2025, Navajo Technical University CNA students proudly completed their certification requirements for nursing assistants. Congratulations to all the students who attended the pinning ceremony at the Chinle campus, held inside the two-story building among friends, family, faculty, and staff.

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