Northeastern University
A private university known for its immersive work experiences. Northeastern is a top-ranked US university with its main campus in the heart of world-famous Boston.
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Why choose Northeastern?
#8 in the US for university career services
Princeton Review 2023
Nearly 18,000 international students
IIE Open Doors Report 2022
#1 student city in the USA
QS Best Student Cities 2023
Main campus located in Boston, a major city on the east coast of the USA, about 3 hours from New York City. Regional graduate campuses located in Silicon Valley and Seattle.
Northeastern is well regarded around the world for its impressive cooperative education (“co-op”) program.
in the USA for International Business
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Business
85th in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Communication
Top 150 in the world (Shanghai Academic World Ranking 2022)
Computer Science
34th in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Economics
88th in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Electrical Engineering
38th in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Environmental Engineering
34th in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Industrial Engineering
29th in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Law
73rd in the USA (U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2023)
Take a closer look at Northeastern University
Here’s why our students love Northeastern
A campus population of motivated and successful students who graduate with real-world experiences. Live and study in Boston, the epicenter of American higher education.
At Northeastern, you’ll gain the professional experience employers look for.
With top 10 rankings in career services and internships, Northeastern helps students build practical skills for the workforce.
Top 3 reasons to choose Northeastern
- Top-tier research opportunities in health, security and sustainability.
- Vast global network of employers and alumni
- Thriving academic and professional community
Northeastern University: by the numbers
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Let’s choose your route to a Northeastern University degree
There are a few different routes to becoming a student at Northeastern University.
Direct admission
- To Graduate Certificates
- To master’s degrees
Bachelor’s completion
- For 10 undergraduate majors, including Analytics, Finance, IT and Management
Graduate pathway
- To master’s degrees in Engineering, Computing, Business, Science and more
Doctorate admission
- To Doctor of Education (EdD) in Hong Kong SAR
Life on campus
Learn at the university with the 2nd highest number of international students in the USA and enjoy the perfect balance of campus and city life.
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Learn from professors who make it their mission to help students excel in the global economy.
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in the USA for internships (U.S. News & World Report 2024)
Top 60
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Any other questions?
Where is Northeastern?
Northeastern’s main campus is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston is one of the largest US cities on the east coast and about a 3-hour drive to New York City. Northeastern also has regional graduate campuses in Silicon Valley and Seattle, Washington.
How big is Northeastern?
Northeastern is a large, private university with an overall student population of 40,000+ students across its undergraduate and graduate schools. Of this total, nearly 18,000 students are international.
What’s it like being a student in Boston?
With 35+ colleges and universities in the Boston area and more than 150,000 students, it’s no wonder Boston is known worldwide as an incredible student city. It’s a place where you’ll always feel welcomed and you’ll never run out of fun things to do!
