Northeastern University offers a wide range of research and professional graduate degrees from the main campus in Boston and regional campuses in Charlotte, San Francisco and Seattle. The mission for the 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 ratings / 8 reviews) Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (8)
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- B.Sc. Health ManagementCollege of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. LeadershipCollege of Professional Studies
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- College of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. ManagementCollege of Professional Studies
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Computer Science & IT (2)
- B.Sc. Information TechnologyCollege of Professional Studies
- College of Professional Studies
Social Sciences (2)
- B.Sc. Liberal StudiesCollege of Professional Studies
- B.Sc. PsychologyCollege of Professional Studies
Education & Training (1)
- Bachelor Bachelor's degree completionInternational Pathways at Northeastern University
Engineering & Technology (1)
- B.Sc. Information TechnologyCollege of Professional Studies
Medicine & Health (1)
- B.Sc. Health ManagementCollege of Professional Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- College 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, San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington.
Education
A world-class faculty, a strong research enterprise, and outstanding resources for scholarly exploration and discovery fuel the university’s more than 200 graduate degree programs across 20 different areas of study including—the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields such as engineering and computer science.
Research
Northeastern is a global research university with a culture of working with businesses and nonprofits around the world. The university has developed eight research institutes and 30-plus research centers around challenges rather than academic disciplines, clearing the path for multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, government agencies, and academia. Northeastern researchers have deep expertise in fields ranging from cybersecurity and robotics to nanomanufacturing and global resilience. As an R1 institution under the Carnegie Classification System, the university is among U.S. universities with the highest level of research activity.
Career
Northeastern's career services—ranked by Princeton Review among the top four in the nation for seven consecutive years—offer students and alumni across its network these resources and more: connections to thousands of employers, career advising, job-search and interview preparation, and links to a multitude of online and in-person career services.
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.
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
202 26
2017
228
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.
Services
Student services
When you enroll in a degree program at Northeastern University, you’ll be supported by a dedicated network of student services staff who are there to make sure you feel welcome in the USA. There are many visit options for prospective students to observe campus life, talk with staff and students and get all the important questions answered.
Student Life
Campus life
Northeastern University-Boston has an attractive urban campus and provides an engaging environment for graduate students. The 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 university offers a variety of support services, resources, and events to help shape your experience and achieve your educational goals.
The Global Study Awards
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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...