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Northeastern University

Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

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Northeastern University is a vibrant, global and diverse community characterized by faculty collaboration, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. With four undergraduate campuses in Boston, London, New York, and Oakland, students can join the pack all over the country and the world. Of the approximately 22,000 undergraduate students currently enrolled in one of Northeastern’s seven undergraduate colleges, 12% are international students who come from 129 different countries worldwide. Northeastern’s integrated coursework with experiential learning opportunities, anchored by the largest and most innovative cooperative education program in the United States, offers the world’s most powerful learning experience.

The Northeastern advantage
Over the past century, Northeastern has perfected the integration of study and practice, creating an unparalleled way to learn. Not only do you learn from experts among virtually every course of study, but you’ll also benefit from Northeastern’s innovative experiential approach to education—one that integrates classroom studies with experiential learning opportunities in the real-world, through undergraduate research, in our local campus communities, and around the world.

Rigorous academics
Students learn best when they are both challenged and supported. That is why Northeastern’s academic programs are rigorous, guided, and flexible. With over 380 majors and more than 246 combined majors, Northeastern allows you to explore all your interests and passions. Once you know what area of study to focus on, Northeastern will help you dive deeper by taking your classroom learning into the real world. 

The Northeastern experience
Experiential learning at Northeastern integrates the classroom with the real world. This is thebackbone of a Northeastern education—powered by the signature co-op program, experiential learning enables you to explore your path, find your passion, and acquire the skills and knowledge that prepare you for a lifetime of success. Northeastern offers a rigorous, guided, flexible, and global academic environment, making it easier for you to chart your own path as you choose from a wide variety of global campus experiences and countless experiential learning opportunities. Students create their own learning journey through the Northeastern global network. You will benefit from opportunities to pursue your own unique path in a variety of ways that speak to your interests and motivations—allowing you the chance to shape and extend your Northeastern experience post-graduation.

Scholarly research
At Northeastern, you’ll have the opportunity to do more than observe research solutions. With over 2,000 full-time faculty members, students have access to internationally known and respected scholars and researchers. You will experience knowledge creation through collaborative partnerships with faculty mentors on campus and through countless experiential learning opportunities around the world.

The ultimate global network
A major component of the Northeastern experience is the global community that anchors it. With undergraduate campuses located in the heart of Boston, London, New York, and Oakland, Northeastern students enjoy vibrant communities rich in cultural, historical, and civic impact. Across all our undergraduate campuses, there are more than 600 student clubs and organizations, 100+ club and intramural sports, and 16 varsity teams. While in London, huskies will study alongside 83,000 international undergraduate students living and learning at universities across London. At our newest campus in New York, students will study in Central Park—their new backyard. In Oakland, students will join 30+ clubs and organizations in an intimate, gated, idyllic campus setting.

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Northeastern is known for its growing commitment to sustainability, with initiatives in urban sustainability and resilience.

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#1 in Co-ops/Internships | U.S. News & World Report, 2026

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#2 leading host institution for international students | U.S. Open Doors Report, 2025

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At A Glance

Type of School: Private, urban, coeducational research institution

Campuses: Four campuses in Boston, Massachusetts; London, England; New York City, New York; and Oakland, California

Number of Students: 22,390 full-time undergraduate enrollment; 12% international students; average class size of 15 students


Number of Faculty: 2,232 full-time faculty; 15:1 student-faculty ratio

Colleges, Programs, and Degrees: Seven undergraduate colleges offering more than 384 majors, including many interdisciplinary opportunities, combined majors, and accelerated combined-degree options


Geographic Diversity: 129 countries represented in the undergraduate population

Tuition and Fees*:
Tuition: $71,050 
Room and board: $22,992 
Fees: $1,650
* Various programs have different fees and tuition rates; these are the rates for Boston and Oakland

Financial Aid: Northeastern offers merit-based scholarships and need-based grants to freshman applicants with outstanding academic records. Over 75% of incoming students receive some form of financial aid. Northeastern is also dedicated to meeting the full demonstrated need of each incoming financial aid applicant as part of the Northeastern Promise.

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