At Northeastern, experience is our essence and ethos. It’s what you gain when you make the world your classroom, your laboratory, and your platform to create change or grow your enterprise. Throughout our university network, experience draws you into society and compels you to solve its complex challenges.
Top reasons to study here
- Northeastern is a force for change, forever pushing higher education to stay ahead of the world’s evolving needs.
- Northeastern partnered with tech entrepreneur and Maine native David Roux and his wife, Barbara, to launch the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (44)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Analytics
- Master Analytics - Portland Campus
- Postgraduate Certificate Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Corporate Innovation
- M.Sc. Digital Media Connect
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Energy Systems
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Entrepreneurship
- M.Sc. Finance
- Postgraduate Certificate International Business
- M.Sc. International Management
- LLM/MBA Law and Business Administration
- Postgraduate Certificate Leading People and Organizations
- MSx Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Marketing
- M.Sc. Nonprofit Management
- M.Sc. Product Development
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Quantitative Finance
- M.Sc. Sports Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate Supply Chain Management
Computer Science & IT (44)
- M.Sc. Analytics
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Science (Align)
- M.Sc. Computer Science - Align
- M.Sc. Cyber-Physical Systems
- M.Sc. Cybersecurity
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Data Science - Align
- M.Sc. Digital Media Connect
- M.Sc. Experience Design
- M.Sc. Game Science and Design
- M.Sc. Game Science and Design
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Human Factors
- Master Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Systems
- M.Sc. Internet of Things
- M.Sc. Internet of Things
- M.Sc. Robotics
- M.Sc. Robotics
- M.Sc. Urban Informatics
Medicine & Health (27)
- M.Sc. Applied Nutrition
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Counseling Psychology
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry
- M.Sc. Nanomedicine
- MPH Public Health
- MPP Public Policy
- M.Sc. Regulatory Affairs
Engineering & Technology (23)
- Master Bioengineering
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Energy Systems
- M.Sc. Human Factors
- M.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Robotics
- M.Sc. Robotics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (23)
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- Master Bioengineering
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Cell and Gene Therapies
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Experience Design
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry
- M.Sc. Nanomedicine
- M.Sc. Operations Research
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Regulatory Affairs
Social Sciences (20)
- M.Sc. Applied Psychology
- M.Sc. Counseling Psychology
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. International Management
- M.A. Political Science
- MPP Public Policy
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- M.Arch. Architecture
- M.Sc. Experience Design
- M.Sc. Game Science and Design
- Postgraduate Certificate Marketing
Education & Training (8)
- M.Sc. Applied Psychology
- M.A.T. Elementary Education
- M.Ed. Learning and Instruction
- M.A.T. Secondary Education
- M.Ed. Special Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (7)
Law (5)
- LLM/MBA Law and Business Administration
- LL.M. Laws
- MLS Legal Studies
Journalism & Media (4)
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- M.Sc. Exercise Science
- M.Sc. Sports Leadership
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- M.Sc. Marine Biology
About
History
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.
Education
Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.
Research
The university encourages faculty and students to turn their findings into products, services, materials, tests, and tools. Our Center for Research Innovation provides a path to identifying, patenting, and developing discoveries with commercial potential. And our venture accelerator, IDEA, offers mentorship, in-kind resources, and seed funding to would-be entrepreneurs.
Career
Northeastern's career services—offer students and alumni connections to thousands of employers, career advising, job-search and interview preparation, and links to a multitude of online and in-person career services.
Northeastern University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for Northeastern University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2023
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bertha Lamme Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jan 2024
Single Parent Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
21 Nov 2023
Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fall 2023 Black Law Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
201 -33
2023
168
2022
168
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
2023
201
2022
201
2021
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
2024
375 13
2023
388 -46
2022
342
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
2024
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2023
194 -18
2022
176
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
Housing services
Northeastern University’s Housing & Residential Life system includes student housing that is either owned or leased by the University. All students must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the University’s expectations, as stated in Guide to Residence Hall Living, the Student Handbook and the Residence Hall and Dining License Agreement and any and all other applicable University policies, procedures, supplemental agreements, rules and regulations.
Library services
The Library has always been there for the Northeastern community, making resources, services, and spaces available for learning and research, and being responsive to what is happening in the world. While the coronavirus may be novel, today is no different.
ICT services
The IT department supports the Northeastern community and delivers innovative and collaborative solutions that promote and advance teaching, learning, and research. Our strategic priorities are Mobile-Digital-Cloud, operational excellence, teaching and learning, and delighting the community.
Medical services
With more options, more clinicians, and a whole new level of mental health support, UHCS has a vision of healthcare that sets you at the center.
Student Life
Campus life
Northeastern’s vibrant campus is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary of lush green spaces and tree-lined pathways located right in the heart of Boston. It truly is a campus within a city.
One of the country’s greatest walking cities, having Boston in your backyard opens you up to a cultural hub, with so much to see and do. Take a short walk or hop on the easy-to-use public transportation system (the “T”) to explore popular nearby destinations.
Student clubs
Northeastern students have the opportunity to join more than 300 student clubs and organizations including more than 70 experiential and professional organizations. Among them are Northeastern's student chapters of national and international professional associations such as the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Chemical Society, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, the Association of Computing Machinery, the Society of Professional Journalists, and many more.
Student Reviews
My education journey in a foreign country
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Studying in another country has been difficult for us because of the community and country I was raised. I applied to study a master's degree at the northeastern with the hope of let me just give it a try, but I was offered admission to study my dream course. I will begin the program on September 2 2023. I love the amazing and wonderful people around me
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My experience with Study Portals has been nothing short of amazing! I didn’t just gave admission to Northeastern, I equally had ielts waived off and received a $5,000 Graduate and Scholars Award in recognition of my outstanding academic achievement which would help reduce my tuition cost, this is all thanks to study portals. From the moment I started using their platform,...
Northeastern University: A Close-Knit Community
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Northeastern University Toronto is a promising satellite campus of Northeastern University Boston that shows great potential, providing a diverse range of graduate programs in areas like computer science, engineering, and business. One of the university's key strengths is its focus on experiential learning, which offers students opportunities for co-op programs,...
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