Northeastern University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, best known for its cooperative education (co-op) programme, in which students alternate semesters of study with full-time paid work. Its global campus network also includes sites in London, Oakland, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and elsewhere.
Programmes
Undergraduate degrees span business (D'Amore-McKim School of Business), engineering, computer science (Khoury College), health sciences, social sciences and humanities, and design and media arts. The co-op programme is the signature feature: most students complete one to three six-month co-ops with employers ranging from startups to global firms, graduating with real work experience and often a job offer. Graduate programmes include the MBA, MS in computer science, data science, engineering management and biotechnology.
Fees
Undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 is reported at roughly US$65,000–68,000 per year, with total costs around US$90,000+ including housing and dining — reported ranges to be confirmed on the university's cost page. Co-op earnings (which vary by field and employer) partly offset costs, but should not be counted as guaranteed funding when budgeting.
Admission
Northeastern is highly selective, with recent admit rates in the single digits to low teens. Early action and early decision deadlines fall in November, regular decision in January; exact Fall 2027 dates are to be confirmed. International applicants submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. The university's global campuses offer alternative entry routes with different deadlines — check each campus page separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does every student do co-op? Most undergraduates do at least one co-op; some programmes offer the choice between co-op and a traditional four-year path.
Can international students work on co-op? Yes — co-op is part of the curriculum and is authorised through the university; confirm the current CPT process with the international student office.
Is Boston expensive? Yes, Boston is among the pricier US student cities; budget housing carefully and compare the Boston campus with global campuses.
To be confirmed: exact 2026-27/2027-28 tuition and total costs, Fall 2027 deadlines, and co-op earnings data. Verify on northeastern.edu.
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Sources and verification: Reported 2026-27 tuition range; exact figures and deadlines to be confirmed on northeastern.edu — no figures fabricated in this profile.