Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts

$60,844 - $86,821

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $86,821, and for graduate students it is approximately $60,844.

Established in 1898, the institution is renowned for extensive relationships, high-impact research, and experiential learning. Nestled in Boston, its 73-acre urban campus offers a vibrant and dynamic setting. Boston, boasting a high concentration of engineers and serving as a global hub for medicine, technology innovation, and academia, attracts over 350,000 students (about half the population of Vermont) worldwide. With 13 campuses, 49 alumni communities, and 3,000+ employer partners, NEU forms a global university system, fostering diversity and inclusivity. Renowned for its Co-Ops program, it offers more than 10,000 co-op placements annually.
Pride

Points of Pride

  • For over 100 years, NEU has been a world leader in Co-operative Education (Co-op), the university’s cornerstone experiential learning program.
  • Northeastern University holds a national ranking of #53 in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges.
  • Over 90% of undergraduates gain real-world experience through co-op programs with 2,000+ global employers.
  •  Students can complete degrees in four years with two co-ops or five years with three co-ops.
  • Over 110,000 alumni are in Greater Boston.
  • More than 300 million scholarships were granted to undergraduate students in 2021.
  • 93% NEU graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school nine months after enrolment.

University Highlights

  • 54% of undergraduates offered full-time jobs by Co-Op employers.
  • 52% of master's students offered full-time jobs by Co-Op employers.
  • $118 million spent on External Research Funding (FY2023), up 101% since 2017.
  • Ranked #5 in undergraduate business schools for highest percentage of women (Poets&Quants).
  • Secured #17 spot in undergraduate career outcomes (Poets&Quants).
  • Holds #15 position in U.S. undergraduate business programs (Poets&Quants).
  • Ranked #65 in MBA programs (Bloomberg Businessweek).
  • IDEA ventures raised over $396 million for 97 startups, showcasing entrepreneurial success at Northeastern.

US NEWS & World Report Rankings 

Undergraduate:

  • #53 in National Universities  
  • #96 in Best Value Schools
  • #47 in Business Programs
  • #34 in Entrepreneurship
  • #11 in International Business
  • #1 in Co-ops/Internships
  • #8 in Most Innovative Schools

Graduate:

  • #81 in Best Business Schools
  • #27 in Entrepreneurship
  • #23 in International

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79
  • Duolingo: 105
  • SAT/ACT: Optional
  • Application Fee: $75
 
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 115
  • GRE/GMAT: Varies by program
  • Application Fee: $75- $100

 

Intakes

Fall (August), Winter (January), Spring (April), and Summer (June).

Accreditation

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by AACSB International. Northeastern University holds accreditation from NECHE (The New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc.).