MS in Finance 

at Northeastern University, Boston

As per the recent 2024 report of the Northeastern University overs 2,759 students get enrolled at the univeristy out of 98,425 applications. where nearly 5,133 students got admitted that means the univeristy selection process is completitive and students with higher academic performance and excellent test scores.

There is no minimum GPA requirements at Northeastern for international students. However, applicants are adviced to have at least GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to be eligible for admission at the university. The range GPA of admitted students at NEU is 4.2 to 4.5 for the fall term.

Also read: What is Grade Point Average (GPA) and How is it Calculated?

International students must have at least a GPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 for UG admission and at least 3.0 for PG admission at Northeastern. Applicants are advised to achieve at least a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to be eligible for admission to UG and PG programs at the university.

Students must pay a non-refundable application fee to submit the admission application. Mentioned below are the application fees for UG and PG admission at the university:

(1 USD= INR 87.21)

Mentioned below are the Northeastern University requirements for international students for admission to UG, PG, and MBA programs:

UG admission requirements

• Must complete a high school degree in a relevant discipline
• Standardized test score of ACT/ SAT are optional
• Non-native English-speaking applicants must submit the proof of English language proficiency
• Submit the Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF)

PG admission requirements

• Must complete a undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Submit a personal statement, detailing your interest in the programme and goals
• Submit one to three letters of recommendation (vary by program)
• Must provide an updated professional resume and/or curriculum vitae
• Submit an official GRE, LSAT, or GMAT scores (If required by your program)

MBA admission requirements

• 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
• Submit your updated professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
• Optional GMAT or GRE scores
• English language proficiency test scores

Also read: Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Stevens Institute of Technology and the University of Mannheim are very well known institutions in USA and have their own strengths as well as weaknesses. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, the Stevens Institute of Technology ranks in the range #621-630, whereas the Northeastern University ranks #375. On the basis of rankings, the Northeastern University has an upper hand.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:

As of Fall 2024, Northeastern University houses 18,500 international students. The student demographics for the UG students enrolled at the university can be checked from the table given below:

Known widely for its STEM-designated courses, Northeastern University remains a popular choice among international students for its cutting-edge research, co-op opportunities with the top global companies, and industry-related curriculum. Some of those most popular programs are  MS in Computer Science, Data Science, and Electrical Engineering. 

Also, international students benefit from Boston City as the university's location. 

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. 

As part of the Northeastern University application process,  international students are charged a USD 100 (INR  8,780) application fee. This is to be noted that this fee is non-refundable in case of a rejection. There are application fee waivers applicable in many cases for which international students have to apply. 

Other than the tuition fee, there are various costs, international students have to incur which are mentioned below: 

(USD 1 = INR 87.80)