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About NU
Northeastern University (NU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Boston, United States. NU is working together with Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is among the top-400 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. In the USA, NU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions. The university is in top-200 of the independent international ranking THE.
NU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Boston, United States
- Establishment year
- 1898
- Students
- 29,883
- International students
- 9,931
- Female students
- 49%
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 264 |
Natural Sciences | 360 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 389 |
Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |

NU tuition fees
The academic calendar at NU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At NU, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 541 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 541USD/year
- Master
- 3,629USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus18,430USD/year
- off campus18,430USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus1,800USD/year
- off campus1,800USD/year
Study programs at NU
Law
Computer Science and Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice and Journalism
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice and Philosophy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice and Political Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Marine Biology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
BS in Applied Physics
Medicine
BS in Behavioral Neuroscience
BS in Biochemistry
BS in Bioengineering
BS in Biology
BS in Biology and Political Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Behavioral Neuroscience
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Behavioral Neuroscience and Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Behavioral Neuroscience and Philosophy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
BA in Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Environmental Studies and Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Environmental Studies and Political Science
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Information Science and Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
American Sign Language and Theatre
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Studies
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Studies and Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture and English
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Analytics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Architecture and Graphic and Information Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
BS in American Sign Language and Human Services
BS in Computer Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Applied Sciences & Professions
American Sign Language and Human Services
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies and Human Services
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Services
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Services
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Services and Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
American Sign Language and Human Services
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Services
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Services
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
American Sign Language - English Interpreting
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
American Sign Language and Human Services
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
American Sign Language and Linguistics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
American Sign Language and Theatre
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Architecture and English
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Africana Studies and Media and Screen Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Sign Language - English Interpreting
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
American Sign Language and Linguistics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration and Communication Studies
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Africana Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Africana Studies
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Africana Studies and Media and Screen Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Africana Studies and Political Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Sign Language - English Interpreting
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Analytics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
BA in Economics
- Study degree
- BA
BA in International Affairs and Economics
- Study degree
- BA
BS in Business Administration and Interactive Media
Engineering & Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
BS in Chemical Engineering
BS in Civil Engineering
BS in Electrical Engineering and Physics
BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Other
BA in Art
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Communication Studies
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Environmental Studies and History
- Study degree
- BA
BA in Environmental Studies and International Affairs
- Study degree
- BA
Agriculture & Forestry
Marine Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Homeland Security
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Journalism & Media
Journalism - Media Innovation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Journalism - Professional Journalism
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science and Policy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Marine Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Real World Evidence in Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Security and Resilience Studies
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sustainable Urban Environments
- Study degree
- MDes
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Part-time
Experience Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Game Science and Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Design and Data Visualization
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism - Media Innovation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law
Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law and Business Administration
- Study degree
- LLM, MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Laws
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Legal Studies
- Study degree
- MLS
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Psychology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Commerce and Economic Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Counseling Psychology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Education & Training
Applied Psychology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Elementary Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Higher Education Administration
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study form
- Part-time
Learning Experience Design and Technology
- Study degree
- MPS
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Physics and Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioengineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science & IT
Advanced and Intelligent Manufacturing
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering & Technology
Advanced and Intelligent Manufacturing
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Physics and Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioengineering
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Counseling Psychology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Health Informatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting and Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Analytics - Portland Campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts Administration and Cultural Entrepreneurship
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Part-time
Business Administration
- Study degree
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
College Student Development and Counseling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Marine and Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
English
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Interdisciplinary Doctorate
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Marine and Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Counseling Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Political Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Policy
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Personal Health Informatics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Population Health
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Pharmacology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Bioengineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at NU
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 79.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
Master's degree at NU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter NU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
Doctorate degree at NU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. The minimum score for TOEFL is 100.
- TOEFL iBT
- 100
NU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Boston. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at NU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
After graduation, students are allowed to stay in United States for a year. During this time, graduates can find a job and change their student visa to a work one. Graduates of NU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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