Northeastern University Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

For admission to Northeastern University in MS in CS course, GRE is optional. Other MS in CS course at Northeastern University admission requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Required course or education (as specified)
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose

International students must follow the below Northeastern University MS application process to apply for admission to the program:

International students must complete a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline for MS computer Science admission at Northeastern. They must achieve a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and meet other requirements to get admission. Mentioned below are the NEU requirements for MS in CS admission -

• Complete a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
• Two essays detailing your interest in the programme and goals
• 2 Recommendation letters
• Submit your updated professional resume
• Optional GMAT or GRE scores
• Submitting TOEFL / IELTS score

Also read: MS in Computer Science in the USA

As per the ARWU Rankings, Northeastern University has been ranked in one of the top universities in the world. The university has been ranked at #201 in the universities level ranking in the year 2025. The ARWU rankings for this university are constant for the last 3 years.

Look at the table given below for year comparison for NU -

Bloomberg University has many parameters taken into account for ranking Northeastern University. The most important of the criteria includes the salary after completing an MBA from here. 

These parameters include -

• Compensation
• Learning
• Networking
• Entrepreneurship
• Diversity

Yes, the Bloomberg rankings for Northeastern University are available for Indian students. Bloomberg Ranking 2025 released its ranking for the criterion according to which Northeastern University ranks at #58 in the category of the Best Business School USA.

It can be considered an improvement of 13 places from the year 2024 and 2023 as this ranking was #65 for both years.

According to the US News National Universities Rankings 2026, Northeastern University has received a national rank of #46. 

And as per the Global University rankings (US News), this university ranks at #220 in 2025. The global rankings of the university are given in the table below -

The Times Higher Education Rankings is known to be one the top ranking bodies for providing world and university level rankings for universities around the world.

The university level rankings of Northeastern University according to THE are given as follows -

After sending an offer to the student, Northeastern University offers F-1 visa assistance. This help includes obtaining the required immigration documents for their study visa. 

The students are required to request the Form I-20 (for F-1 visa) and DS-2019 (for J-1 visa) through the myOGS (Office of Global Services) portal. 

The OGS guides international students through the mentioned pointers: 

• To Request the correct immigration documents 
• Detailed and step-by-step instructions for visa application completion 
• Preparation for visa interview, travel, and maintaining student status in the United States. 

Purdue University, Boston University and Northeastern University are renowned institutions offering great campus cultures and various academic programs. There are subtle differences between the three universities. Below table compares rankings fees and acceptance rates of Purdue University, Boston University and Northeastern University. The information could be useful for students.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

Look at the NEU admission requirements given below -

• Students are required to provide a personal statement of more than 500 words and a short essay of more than 300 words.
• Resume
• Two LORs
• Academic transcripts
• Students can also submit their GMAT or GRE test scores
• ELP test 
• A valid passport.
• Application fee

The cost of studying MBA at Northeastern University is vary between INR 21 L and INR 48 L as per the specialisation for first-year. The cost of full-time MBA is around INR 40 L for first-year. Mentioned below is complete first year fees to study MBA programme at the university:

Also read: MBA Cost in the USA for Indian Students

Northeastern University provides top-notch programs to its students. The Northeastern MBA acceptance rate stands at 26.2% for the class of 2025. The acceptance rates for Fall 2024 for some of the colleges of Northeastern University are given below, sourced from an unofficial credible source:

Northeastern University is top ranked university. Northeastern University offers 150+ degrees and certification programs and over 125 PG programs. It ranks among the top 50 universities in the United States in 2026, as per US News.

NEU Boston also maintains a strong placement rate. Northeastern University placement rate stands at 97% and graduates are employed within 9 months of employment. 

Yes, students can study at NEU Boston without submitting IELTS score. Students can either submit valid scores in other tests like TOEFL, Cambridge and Duolingo or apply for language proficiency waiver. Given below are average test scores accepted in English tests-

NEU Boston does not offer full-ride scholarships to Indian students.  However, it does offer merit-based scholarships that covers tuition costs up to USD 28,000 (INR 27 Lakhs) per year at the UG level.

Indian students can still apply for external full-ride USA scholarships to cover their full tuition costs at the NEU Boston.

Yes, Northeastern ensures international and graduate students have secure, convenient night-time transportation and support:

• RedEye offers a free, app-based late-night shuttle (within 2? miles, dusk–dawn).
• NUPD escorts are available 24/7 for on-campus safety.
• Public transit (T & buses) is robust, supplemented by rideshare options off-hours

Yes, incoming overseas students can enroll in Northeastern University's buddy or mentorship programs. Incoming students are partnered with seasoned peers to help them navigate their first semester through the Office of Global Services (OGS) and other university programs. The following resources are available to international students:

• Global Student Mentor Program:

Current foreign students are paired with new international graduate students to host community gatherings, meet in small groups once a month, and assist with orientation.

• Global Student Success (GSS):

Offers academic and English language support through tutoring, workshops, and group sessions tailored for international/multilingual students

Once the student is registered at Northeastern, the student can access hourly on-campus job postings through Northeastern’s Student Employment, Graduate Assistantships, and Fellowships (SEGAF) Office Web Service. The SEGAF Office manages all student employment on campus. Students interested in applying for an on-campus job must login into the SEGAF web service through the “Self-Service” tab in their “MyNortheastern” Portal.

Jobs on campus, such as those in administration, food service, or the library, usually pay between USD 15 and USD 20 per hour. Stipend graduate assistantships, which provide a set stipend rather than hourly compensation, are awarded to certain students. In order to keep their F-1 visa status, all international students must submit yearly tax reports and are protected by American labour laws.