Northeastern University offers a wide range of research and professional graduate degrees from the main campus in Boston and two graduate campuses in Charlotte and Seattle.The mission for our graduate education is to create and maintain a vibrant community of scholars where the best-in-class graduate programs are tightly coupled with the best-in-class research, scholarship and creative activities.
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4.7 out of 5 (16 reviews) Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (5)
- College of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. Health ManagementCollege of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. LeadershipCollege of Professional Studies
- College of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. ManagementCollege of Professional Studies
Social Sciences (2)
- B.Sc. Liberal StudiesCollege of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. PsychologyCollege of Professional Studies
Computer Science & IT (1)
- B.Sc. Information TechnologyCollege of Professional Studies
Engineering & Technology (1)
- B.Sc. Information TechnologyCollege of Professional Studies
Medicine & Health (1)
- B.Sc. Health ManagementCollege of Professional Studies
About
History
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. The university also offers select advanced degrees at campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle, Washington.
Education
A world-class faculty, a strong research enterprise, and outstanding resources for scholarly exploration and discovery fuel the university’s 33 PhD programs—in the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields such as engineering and computer science.
Research
Northeastern is known for use-inspired research that yields potential solutions to global challenges, with a focus on health, security, and sustainability. The university is home to national research centers designated by the National Science Foundation, the National Cancer Institute, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Security Agency, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the National Institutes of Health.
Career
The faculty and the university form productive research collaborations with global partners in industry, government, and other academic institutions.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
184 9
2018
193 408
2017
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
201
2017
201
2016
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
228
2017
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2016
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
326 20
2018
346 15
2017
361
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Ready to get a complete sense of what it’s like to be a Northeastern student? Discover the Northeastern Difference by spending a morning or afternoon on our campus. We offer many visit options for prospective students to observe campus life, talk with staff and students and get all the important questions answered.
Medical services
Our medical team is designed to meet both the urgent and routine health needs of students. This model of caremeans that you may schedule visits with us as needed for acute medical problems or choose a clinician (physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant) who will be your first choice for care while you are at school.
Student Life
Campus life
Boston Campus ResourcesNortheastern University has an attractive urban campus and provides an engaging environment for graduate students. We offer a variety of support services, resources, and events to help shape your experience and achieve your educational goals. Here is an overview of some important topics as you begin this exciting and dynamic chapter in your academic life.
Sports facilities
Northeastern combines all of the benefits of a traditional college campus with the wealth of resources found in one of the world's most dynamic cities. Our 73-acre campus located in the heart of Boston is a vibrant, self-contained community energized by the cultural, intellectual, social, and recreational pursuits of a diverse and engaged community of students, faculty, and staff..
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
I love Northeastern!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love NEU! It's a great school with an amazing atmosphere. Truly awesome faculty and courses.
A top US university for a good reason
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
My study experience was wonderful. I learned a lot and when I had hardships the university was flexible enough to let me leave and come back even a few years later. The professors are very impressive, willing to help.
Studied in Boston, MA
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Choosing to study at Northeastern University has been the best decision of my life. The opportunities at my school are endless. I spent my first Semester in London and now I am planning to go abroad to Madrid. The faculty and advisors are extremely helpful and truly care about their students futures. I even did a co-op which is where I take a semester off and intern at my work of choice, so I p...
