Quick Summary
Situated in Boston, United States, Northeastern University is a private research university established in 1898. Ranked #396 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 43500 students including 35% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Computer Science, Engineering, Business and Management, it maintains an acceptance rate of 7%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The world leader in experiential learning and the cooperative education (co-op) model, allowing students to integrate professional work with academics.
Subject Strengths
Computer ScienceEngineeringBusiness and ManagementNursingPharmacyArchitecture
Founded1898
TypePrivate Research University
Total Students43500
Intl Students35%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban
Campus Size73
Affiliated HospitalsBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital
AccreditationNew England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#396
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#201–250
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Over 150 undergraduate majors and concentrations; 200+ graduate certificates, master's, and doctoral programs.
Programs
Over 40 doctoral programs including Biology, Computer Science, Criminology, and Physics
PhD Programs
Comprehensive online degrees through the College of Professional Studies
Online Programs
Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, Coastal Sustainability Institute, Experiential AI Institute
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate7%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPA3.7
GREOptional for many programs; check specific department
GMATOptional for MBA (holistic review)
SATTest-optional (1470-1550 range for those submitting)
ACTTest-optional (33-35 range for those submitting)
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 1 (Regular Decision)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1 (Transfer)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Highlight experiential learning goals, demonstrate alignment with the co-op model, and emphasize global perspective in the personal essay.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$63,400/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$22,000/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$38,000/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$75
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$85,400/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailablePresidential Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship, National Merit Scholarships, Boston Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$25,000
Financial AidNortheastern Promise: 100% of demonstrated financial need is met for all eligible students
Work-StudyAvailable for eligible Federal Work-Study students and campus employment
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Over 150 undergraduate majors and concentrations; 200+ graduate certificates, master's, and doctoral programs. programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Business | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Bioengineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$78,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement100
Industry Connections
3000+ global partners including GoogleAmazonPwCand Massachusetts General Hospital
Notable Alumni
Nikesh Arora (CEO of Palo Alto Networks), Wendy Williams, Biz Stone (Co-founder of Twitter)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, required for first and second-year students
Sports Facilities
Matthews Arena, Marino Recreation Center, Parsons Field
Student Clubs
400+ student organizations
Library Resources
Snell Library (primary research library), F.W. Olin Health Sciences Library
Exchange Programs
N.U.in Program, Global Quest, Global Co-op, Dialogue of Civilizations
Summer Programs
Accelerated Summer Sessions, Summer Bridge Programs