Where Tradition Meets Innovation

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.

News & Events

Board of Regents Meeting – June 20, 2023

Apr 7, 2023 | News

The next Regular Board of Regents Meeting will be held on June 20, 2023 (Tuesday) at 8:00 a.m., at the Innovation Center in Churchrock, New Mexico.

Navajo Technical University introduces prestigious doctoral program in Diné Culture and Language Sustainability

Mar 6, 2023 | Press Release

CROWNPOINT, NM, March 6, 2023 - Navajo Technical University (NTU) presents the addition of its Doctor of Philosophy in Diné Culture and Language Sustainability to its graduate program. The accomplishment at the University marks a historic occurrence as the first...

Navajo Technical University Announces First Accredited PhD Program at a Tribal College or University

Mar 6, 2023 | News

Crownpoint, NM - Navajo Technical University (NTU) is proud to announce the launch of its first accredited PhD program, Doctor of Philosophy in Diné Culture and Language Sustainability. This program is the first of its kind at a Tribal College or University and is...