Overview

Northeastern’s Master of Science in Extended Realities (XR) provides you with a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary skills, theoretical foundations, technologies, and processes essential for creating impactful XR experiences.The groundbreaking program partners with multiple Northeastern colleges—ensuring that you are exposed to a breadth of theory, technologies, and perspectives.

You’ll have the flexibility to choose a specialized path that matches your goals and interests. Concentration offerings take advantage of expertise across the university, bringing you access to global experts and innovators.

Unique features

The program’s flexibility will prepare you to compete for the most innovative positions in medicine, business, entertainment, architecture, journalism, and other industries leveling XR technologies.
Northeastern has several immersive lab spaces dedicated to AR, VR, and XR research and design, including the Immersive Media Labs and Experiential Technologies Lab.

A unique curriculum enhanced with a multi-college partnership that connects the College of Arts, Media and Design, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Immersive Media: Extended Realities (XR) History, Theory, and Impact
Developing Extended Realities (XR)
Designing Extended Realities (XR)
Extended Realities (XR) Project
Thesis
Business Models in the Game Industry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Oakland, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology General Studies View 120 other Masters in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Application fee
Resumé
Personal statement
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Two letters of recommendation
TOEFL, IELTS exam scores for international applicant
Portfolio required for XR+Design, XR+Media, and XR+Games

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

43615 USD / year

≈ 43615 USD / year
Out-of-State

43615 USD / year

≈ 43615 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43615 USD / year

≈ 43615 USD / year

Additional Details

$58,154 - $73,218

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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