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For the Northeastern University admissions for the year 2026, international students should meet the admission deadlines given below: 

Graduate courses:

  • Spring 2026: Feb 2, 2026
  • Fall 2026: Jul 6, 2026

Undergraduate courses: 

  • Fall 2026: Jul 6, 2026

Northeastern University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(71 courses)
INR 20 L - 59 LGet Fee Details
Duration7 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 100, IELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, Duolingo: 105 - 130, PTE: 53 & Above, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(19 courses)
INR 23 L - 56 LGet Fee Details
Duration7-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 - 85, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 - 110, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(119 courses)
INR 51 L - 1 CrGet Fee Details
Duration4-6 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 99 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
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Q:   What programs is Northeastern known for?
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Northeastern University provides more than 290 UG and combined programs to international students. Programs like Business, Marketing, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, and Health Professions are popular. Students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit all documents to enter.

Q:   What programs does Northeastern University offer?
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Northeastern University more than 600 types of programs through colleges like D'Amore-McKim School of Business, College of Professional Studies, and College of Engineering. Some most chosen fields are Computing, Engineering, Business, Health, Social Science, and more.

Q:   How is MS in CS at Northeastern University?
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Northeastern University offers an affordable MS in Computer Science program to international students.
The first-year fee of MS in CS program is around INR 27 L. Applicants should meet the admission requirements and submit the application by the deadline to get admission to the MS program. Check below the complete first-year cost to study MS in CS at Northeastern:

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 27,07,200

InsuranceINR 2,34,534
TransportationINR 81,216
Books and suppliesINR 81,216
Personal ExpensesINR 81,216
Extra feesINR 87,713
Student Center FeeINR 12,995
Graduate Student Recreation FeeINR 11,190
Student Activities FeeINR 3,068
Residential Student FeeINR 6,317
Health and Counseling FeeINR 20,304
International Student FeeINR 33,389
Personal/Miscellaneous ExpensesINR 81,216
BooksINR 90,240
Total approximate feesINR 8,24,614
Q:   Is it hard to get into Northeastern University?
A: 

Northeastern University is one of the best universities to continue higher education for Indian students. The Northeastern University acceptance rate is 5.2%, which makes it extremely competitive. Indian students must meet all the admission requirements at the university.

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Northeastern University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How much is Northeastern University tuition fees for international students?
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Northeastern University tuition fee is between INR 50L and INR 1 Cr for UG, and INR 11L and INR 61L for PG. International students can check the table below for tuition fee of Northeastern University popular programs.

Course

Tuition

MS

INR 20.3 L - 59.46 L

B.J.M.C.

INR 20.17 L - 42.73 L

LL.M.

INR 29.19 L - 49.16 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 23.11 L - 55.93 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 50.99 L - 1.02 Cr

B.Sc.

INR 56.98 L - 58.65 L

BBA

INR 56.98 L

B.A.

INR 56.98 L - 58.65 L

B.J.M.C.

INR 56.98 L - 58.65 L

B.Arch

INR 56.98 L

BFA

INR 56.98 L

Q:   What are the Northeastern University rankings according to ARWU Rankings?
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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 -

YearARWU Ranking 
2025#201
2024#201
Q:   What are the Northeastern University rankings according to US News?
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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 -

YearUS News Global Ranking 
2023#194
2024#227
2025#220
Q:   What are the US News course rankings of Northeastern University?
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Based on the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the courses offered at Northeastern University such as MS, MBA and Law related are ranked at #48, #67 and #28 respectively. The US News and World Report course rankings of the university are given as follows:

Ranked by20232024
Best Graduate Law Schools7371
Best Graduate Nursing Schools8678
Biomedical Engineering PG4342
Chemical Engineering PG4742
Civil Engineering PG2931
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  • 60% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Internships3.9
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.2
Value for money3.7
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Safety4.4
Indian Food4.1
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2027
4.9
Worth every penny you spend.
Tips: The education system is gonna be totally different, be prepared for that and you will get used to it. Scholarship is automatically given if you are eligible after applying. It’s an interesting journey, I got to learn so many new things and different cultures.
Likes (Public transportation): The university is mostly the Centre of the accommodation students choose, which makes it very accessible to all kinds of transportation like the range lane, green lane and public buses. Usually it will cost not more than eight dollars per day for a round trip and if you live far away, it may go up to 15 dollars.
Dislikes (Part time work): There are a lot of on campus jobs but the competition is very high. 20hr max per week is the rule; it’s manageable. One can’t do beyond that so it can be managed 20 dollars/hour is average pay and it varies depending on the position; it can be less or more.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1175
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89075
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2024
3.3
You will have to work very hard to find a job.
Tips: It's gonna be so hard to mentally be prepared to face any kind of challenge. You'll obviously feel homesick but make some good friends to overcome that feeling and your main priority should be academic. It's not like India here, you should learn on your own, so work hard if you wanna find a job.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): The US has the best market with high paying jobs. If you work hard and manage to find a job then it's perfect but the only problem is getting an H1B visa as Trump is a huge threat right now.
Dislikes (Part time work): In the US, you should not work outside the campus and it's considered illegal so you could also be deported. Only inside the campus, you should do part time so it's very hard to find one in such heavy competition. It's very hectic to manage part time and academics. There are lots of assignments and projects so it's better to focus on your studies instead of part time.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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MS in Data Science - Batch of 2026
4.2
A globally engaging and career oriented experience at Northeastern University.
Tips: Students should know that Northeastern University offers a perfect balance between academics and hands on experience through its co-op programme. The coursework can be intense so time management is essential. The university has a diverse international community strong career services and excellent networking opportunities that truly prepare students for global careers.
Likes (Public transportation): I feel very safe both on and around the Northeastern University campus. The campus is well-lit there are security offices patrolling regularly, and the university has a strong safety culture. Even during late hours I've notice that the street near campus are busy with students which adds to the sense of security.
Dislikes (Part time work): While there are a few restaurants that serve food from my country the variety and authenticity are somewhat limited. The dishes are often adjusted to suits local taste and certain ingredients that make the cuisine special are hard to find.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900
Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 129950
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Master of Science in Software Engineering Systems - Batch of 2026
4
Competitive and growth driven university.
Tips: I have transitioned a lot before coming here and there is a lot of cultural shift over here. I did not get a scholarship but I got an on campus job over here. After 2 semesters, I am not much satisfied with the university since it is really competitive.
Likes (Safety): Northeastern University Provides a Northeastern University Police Department called NUPD and also Provides a 2 mile radius shuttle called red every which takes care of the students safety I did not had any bad experience in this city Boston is really a good city to live in .
Dislikes (Post study jobs): A lot of companies offer H-1B status over here and it's really a good Work balance lifestyle over here compared to what the work balance is in India. There are a lot of job roles over here, like DevOps and SDE, data analytics and data engineering are dying due to AI.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100
Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 67275
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Master of Science in Project Management - Batch of 2024
4.5
Great job opportunities after graduation.
Tips: Start applying for on campus jobs before arriving, apply to scholarships wherever possible, as it doesn't hurt to try. If you are considering this university, I would highly recommend going to their Boston campus as they have better infrastructure and facilities at the same cost. This campus is great for people who have relatives staying in Seattle and want to stay with them.
Likes (Indian Food): Ample Indian restaurants in and around Seattle and there are many Indian grocery stores too around the university which give home delivery too if you don't have a car. There are many Indian temples around that provides meals on weekends. I usually cook at home as eating outside can be expensive.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): You can study here on F-1 visa and work on OPT for 3 years including STEM. Post OPT, you will need your H1-B to be picked to continue working in the US. Getting a green card and US citizenship can be time consuming and may take years. I would love to stay here for a long looking at the weather, quality of life, etc.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800
Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000
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BS/MS in CS - Batch of 2027
3.6
Great faculty and a vibrant working environment.
Tips: The main transition, I think, was understanding the importance of communication and networking. I understood in my initial days that I can't survive if I don't come out of my comfort zone and communicate with people. I have a scholarship of 25000 dollars for my 2 years of study. It's just that the university was established recently, everyone was given this scholarship, but I can assure you that the standards of the college are above the mark of a recently established institution. 90% of our seniors got a co-op in our college. I am really satisfied with the MS AI programme on the Portland campus of Northeastern University.
Likes (Public transportation): We have well-connected free bus transportation to campus with our college ID cards. If we want to go to Boston, Concord Coachlines are available for 25-30 dollars. Therefore, my transportation costs are usually zero until I plan a trip to Boston for work.
Dislikes (Indian Food): There's only one Indian store, Masala Mahal, in Portland, and a bag costs around 40 dollars. We have to travel to Boston or Nashua to find Indian food. Initially, in Spring 2025, we couldn't find Indian products in nearby stores like Costco or Walmart because there wasn't much demand for them.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
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Northeastern University Courses and Fees 2026 FAQs

Q:   Does Northeastern University require GRE for MS in CS?
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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
Q:   How can international students apply for MS at Northeastern University?
A: 

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

Northeastern University MS application process

 

Q:   What are the admission requirements for MS Computer Science at Northeastern University?
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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

Q:   What are the FT rankings at Northeastern University?
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Financial Times rankings is known for ranking the MBA and Business Schools around the world.  In the 2024 rankings, the University of Northeastern FT Rankings is #93 for the GMBA. Some of the other FT rankings at the university are given as follows:

Year Financial Times Rank 
2023#78
2024#93
Q:   What are the ARWU rankings for top courses at Northeastern University?
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ARWU has ranked many of the top courses at Northeastern University throughout recent years. There are so many factors that help students in knowing about the ARWU rankings.

Take a look at some of the rankings of the popular courses at this university in the table given below: 

Course Ranked202320242025
Law2630101
Mathematics151401301
Nursing201NANA
Physics201151151
Political Sciences10176101
Q:   Which is better in US News rankings among Northeastern University and Arizona State University?
A: 

Northeastern University is known to be one of the most popular universities in the world based on the US News Rankings. The comparative rankings of Northeastern University and Arizona State University is given in the table below:

University Name

US News National University Ranking 2024

US News National University Ranking 2025

Arizona State University 105121

Northeastern University

5354
Q:   What are the top course Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings at Northeastern?
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Based on recent data some of the popular programs at Northeastern University are Global MBA, Business Analytics, Medicine and Performing Arts. The QS World Rankings for some of the top programs at the university are given as follows:

Ranked by20242025
Biological Sciences301251
Communication and Media Studies201201
Engineering and Technology264324
Global MBA151151
Law and Legal Studies301NA
Q:   How can we compare Northeastern and ASU based on QS Rankings?
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Most of the similarly ranked universities in USA have shown a slight improvement in their world ranks based on the Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings. If we compare Northeastern University and Arizona State University, their QS world rankings are given in the table below:

University Name

QS WUR 2025

QS WUR 2026

Northeastern University

#396

#384

Arizona State University

#200

#173

Q:   What are the world rankings of Northeastern University?
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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 -

Year Times Higher Education Rank
2023#168
2024#201
2025#201
2026#201
Q:   Which is better according to THE rankings among Northeastern University and Arizona State University?
A: 

Northeastern University is known to be among the most popular universities in the world. For the year 2026, the rankings for Northeastern and ASU have been ranked at #201 (both of them). 

The comparative rankings of Northeastern and ASU in recent years is given in the table below:

University Name

THE UR 2024

THE UR 2025

THE UR 2026

Northeastern University

201201201

Arizona State University

182201201
Q:   What is the ranking criteria for universities ranked by Times Higher Education?
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THE ranks universities based on Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry Standards, and International Outlook. The ranking criteria elements along with its weightage is given as follows:

Times Higher Education Ranking Criteria for Northeastern University

Weightage

Teaching reputation

15%

Student staff ratio

4.5%

Doctorate Bachelor ratio

2%

Doctorate staff ratio

5.5%

Institutional income

2.5%

Q:   What is the ranking of Northeastern University in the world?
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According to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026, NEU Boston has a ranking of #384, whereas in 2025, it had a ranking of #396. Comparatively Boston University has a ranking of #88 based on the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2026

The comparative Quacquarelli Symonds rankings of Northeastern and Boston University are given as follows:

Year Northeastern UniversityBoston University 
202034498
2021362110
2022342112
2023388108
202437593
2025396108
202638488
Q:   How has the ranking of Northeastern University changed throughout the years?
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Northeastern University is one of the top ranked universities. The university is ranked at #384 in 2026 and #396 in 2025 according to QS.

This means that Northeastern University rankings are improving.

It is known for research and global opportunities which is offered to international students. The change in rankings for Northeastern throughout the years is given in the graph below:

 

Q:   What are the MS course Shiksha rankings at Northeastern University?
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Other than the main university and world rankings, Northeastern University has also covered the rankings of different courses such as MS and MBA. The MS related course rankings according to various ranking bodies are given as follows

Ranked by202320242025
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science10192100
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering151151176
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences201201176
QS - Pharmacy and Pharmacology151201201
QS - Biological Sciences301301251
Q:   What was the original name of Northeastern University?
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Northeastern University was founded in 1898 first under Evening Institute for Younger Men. The university has also gone through many changes in the past with it named as Northeastern College in 1916 and finally named as Northeastern University in 1922.  

Q:   What is the placement of MBA in Northeastern University?
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Northeastern University job outcomes rate for MBA graduates for 2023 is 90%. The average salary is USD 95,399 (Around INR 83.3 lakh). Furthermore, the average signing bonus is USD 15,000 (Around INR 13.1 lakh). A few of the hiring companies of MBA graduates are Amazon, Biogen, Deloitte, Payscale, EY, etc. These graduates are working in varied industries like Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, Pharma / Biotech, etc.

Q:   Is northeastern MBA hard to get into?
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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 SchoolAcceptance RateFall 2024 Enrollment
School of Law36.2%941
D'Amore-McKim School of Business37.4% (Full-time MBA)1,402
College of Engineering44.4% (Master's & Doctoral)6,282
Q:   Which type of job do I get after an MBA from Northeastern University?
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 Northeastern University MBA course is a globally recognised course offering exculdive industry focused skills and academic. Students graduated from the university with MBA degree can look for the career opportunity in the following feilds:

  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Chief Executives
  • Business Continuity Planners
  • Management Analysts
  • Compliance Managers and many related feilds.
Q:   Is Northeastern University good for MBA?
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The Northeastern MBA programme is affordable and ranks under the top 100 in the world by the financial times. MBA graduates get better placement opportunities after completing the degree. Therefore, the university is good for studying MBA in the USA for international students.

Q:   Is Northeastern University a division 1 school?
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Northeastern University is known to be a part of the Division I athletic teams as well as their club and intramural sports. The university has more than 19 Division I athletic teams in the Boston campus. Other than this, Northeastern includes over 25 intramural and 64 club teams for students in their Boston, Oakland and London campuses. Some of the sports offered at the university include Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee and Badminton, etc.  

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International students should have a UG degree to fulfill the qualification, and submit all the documents like transcripts, LOR, English language requirements, and more. Students can check the requirements below:

  • Two LOR
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International students can expect between USD 85K and USD 95K after completing MEM programs at Northeastern University. Students can choose roles like Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, Business Analyst, and more.

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The Northeastern University offer 18 months-2year MEM programme to students. The tuition fees to join the MEM programme is around 28L for international students. Students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit documents like transcripts, LOR, SOP, English language requirements, and more.

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Northeastern University is one of the most popular universities in the USA. It offers a 18 months-2year MEM programme to international students. The programme is a good blend of technology, Engineering, and business skill. The programme also help to understand the basics of Engineering, Management,

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An unofficial source says, Northeastern University acceptance rate is 44%. This shows that the university follows a simple process during admission. Students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit all the documents like transcripts, LOR, English language requirements, and more.

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