Northeastern University

Northeastern offers a traditional American college experience on a 73-acre campus in the heart of the thriving city of Boston. The University’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.

The Center for Student Involvement keeps students' social life active with more than 350 student organizations and clubs, as well as regular campus events.

Outside of the classroom and workplace, there are more than 300 clubs and organizations for students, including about 25 fraternities and sororities.

In addition, Boston is also a very large city with many sights to see of its own. With the transport station being next to the campus, Boston becomes a highly accessible place from North to South end.

There are plenty of unique living options for students all across campus and rates will vary depending on a student’s preference in size and locality.

All first- and second-year students are required to live on-campus. 

International Guest House, located in the trendy Back Bay neighborhood, offeres shared roomes with other students, enjoy a collegiate atmosphere, and have the convenience of breakfast and dinner being served every day. Time to campus: 15–20 minutes Minimum age: 17 Price: $6,480 per semester Available to: • Bachelor’s Completion students • Graduate Global Pathways students • Graduate Direct Entry students

The Department for Career Development at Northeastern is ranked number 2 in the USA according to the Princeton Review 2016. It offers a wide selection of engaging co-ops, internships and job vacancies in its database. Specific guidance is given to international students on American-style interviews, alumni networking, resumes and cultural differences. In addition, the US Government runs an Optional Practical Training scheme for international students that gives you even more opportunities to find a job in the USA after graduation.

Career Development also hosts one of the largest career fairs in the region, held twice a year (October and February) enabling students to connect with over 500 employers. 92% of students are employed or attending graduate school within 9 months of graduating.

Cooperative education

At Northeastern University, students gain substantial work experience before receiving their diplomas. Cooperative education, or co-ops, are opportunities for students to combine real-world work experience with their classroom learning. About 90 percent of Northeastern undergraduates complete at least one professional co-op during their college career, working for one of more than 2,000 employers around the world, such as GEICO and MTV. Students can choose to complete their degree in four years, with the potential for two co-ops, or five years, building in time for three co-ops.

On-campus opportunities

International students can also take paid employment on campus (up to 20 hours per week, but only after starting a full-time degree program), as well as getting involved in various student-led organizations and events. 

Professional practice

Northeastern graduates enter the workforce with up to 18 months of professional experience gained during their degree, giving you a competitive advantage over other candidates. The University hosts one of the region’s largest annual career fairs and has relationships with over 3,000 employers who often recruit students for co-ops, internships and graduate jobs.