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World rank by different ranking providers

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#286

THE Ranking

#201

ARWU Ranking

#201

US News Ranking

#220

QS Ranking

#384
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Q:   What is the ranking of Northeastern University in the world?
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According to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025, NEU Boston has a ranking of #396 whereas in 2024, it had a ranking of #375. Comparatively, Boston University has a ranking of #108 based on the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2025. The comparative Quacquarelli Symonds rankings of Northeastern and Boston University are given as follows:

Year Northeastern UniversityBoston University 
202034498
2021362110
2022342112
2023388108
202437593
2025396108

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Q:   What is the world rank of Northeastern University?
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According to QS world rankings 2025, Northeastern University has a ranking of #396 and the Times Higher Education has given the university a rank of #201 globally in 2025. The rankings of Northeastern University throughout the years are given as follows:

YearQS World Rankings Times Higher Education Rankings 
2023388168
2024375201
2025396201

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Q:   How has the ranking of Northeastern University changed throughout the years?
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Northeastern University is known to be one of the top ranked universities in USA and worldwide. The university has been ranked at #396 in 2025 and #375 in 2024 according to the Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings. It is also known for its academic research and global opportunities that are offered to international students. The change in rankings for Northeastern University throughout the recent years is given in the graph below:

This data has been taken based on the Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings throughout the years. 

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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
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Northeastern University Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

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227220– / –
National University535446
Best Graduate Law Schools7168– / –
Best Graduate Nursing Schools7868– / –
Biomedical Engineering PG4249– / –
Chemical Engineering PG4234– / –
Civil Engineering PG3128– / –
Computer Engineering PG2933– / –
Electrical Engineering PG3533– / –
Entrepreneurship MBA
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26– / –– / –
Graduate Business School
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8268– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG4542– / –
UG Business476564

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Q:   What are the Northeastern University rankings according to US News?
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According to the US News National Universities Rankings 2025, Northeastern University has received a national rank of #54 and a ranking of #104 in the Best Value Schools. The global rankings of the university are given in the table below:

YearUS News Global Ranking 
2023#194
2024#227
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
Q:   Which is better in US News rankings among Northeastern University and Arizona State University?
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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
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Northeastern University Ranking by Financial Times Ranking 2025

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MBA
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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
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Northeastern University Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings

Ranked by202420252026
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375396384
Biological Sciences301251– / –
Communication and Media Studies201201– / –
Engineering and Technology
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264324– / –
Global MBA
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151151201
Law and Legal Studies301– / –– / –
Masters in Supply Chain Management272941
Mathematics301351– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering301301– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology201201– / –
Physics and Astronomy251301– / –
Sociology301301– / –

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Q:   What are the Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings of Northeastern University?
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According to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, Northeastern University has been ranked in the top 400 universities in the world. Some of the yearly world rankings of the university are given as follows:

Year Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings
2024#375
2025#396
2026#384
Q:   What are the top course Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings at Northeastern?
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Based on recent available data, some of the popular courses at Northeastern University include Global MBA, Business Analytics, Medicine, and Performing Arts. The Quacquarelli Symonds World Rankings for some of the top courses 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

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Northeastern University Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings

Ranked by202320242025
University
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168201201
Arts and Humanities251251251
Clinical and Health126176201
Engineering
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151151176
Law989076
Life Sciences201201176
PG Business and Economics
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201151176
PG Computer Science
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10192100
Psychology176126101

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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
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:   Which is better according to THE rankings among Northeastern University and Arizona State University?
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Northeastern University is known to be among the most popular universities in the world. The comparative rankings of Northeastern and Arizona State University in the recent years is given in the table below:

University Name

THE UR 2024

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Northeastern University

201201

Arizona State University

182201
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Northeastern University Ranking by ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)

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201201201
Law2630– / –
Mathematics151401– / –
Nursing201– / –– / –
Physics201151– / –
Political Sciences10176– / –
Sociology51101– / –

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Q:   What are the Northeastern University rankings according to ARWU Rankings?
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According to 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 2024. Some of the other university ARWU rankings are given as follows:

YearARWU Ranking
2023#201
2024#201
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 the recent years. Some of these courses include Law, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology, etc. Some of the rankings of the popular courses at Northeastern University are given as follows:

Course Ranked20232024
Law2630
Mathematics151401
Nursing201NA
Physics201151
Political Sciences10176
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Internships4
Part time work3.4
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4.2
Student Life4.3
Value for money3.8
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.4
Indian Food4.1
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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.
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Master of Science in Information Systems - Batch of 2026
3.9
Great learning experience, academic support, and career opportunities.
Tips: Scholarships are available, and Boston is a lively city with many students. There are lots of career and growth opportunities. The transition was smooth, I didn't face any issues, and everyone was very supportive. The university has excellent co-op opportunities.
Likes (Value for money): The overall learning experience, academic support, and career opportunities justify the tuition fees. The curriculum is well-structured, and each course involves a final project, which helps students gain practical knowledge. Students have access to labs, research resources, career services, and more.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time work opportunities are limited and competitive. Securing a job often requires early application or networking. On average, expect 10-15 hours per week at around $15-$18 per hour if you secure an on-campus role. Off-campus work is not permitted in the United States.
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Master of Science in Biotechnology - Batch of 2024
3.1
Northeastern university is average but the student life is fun.
Tips: Northeastern University is a good choice for some. The student life is good and public transportation is accessible. However, the school has too many international students. The international student population makes it difficult for international students to get a part-time, an internship, or a full-time job. Boston is an expensive place to live so I wouldn't suggest this school if you need to find a part-time job to help cover living expenses. Overall, this is just an average school.
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4.2
The college location is good and campus is quite huge.
Tips: There are many people and great opportunities, and I chose my desired course. There are scholarship opportunities in different departments, such as the College of Professional Studies, but I haven't seen them in other departments. Also, I understand that there are scholarships and opportunities to get into background scholarships, course enrollment, early scholarships, and different types. Overall, I am nearly satisfied with the university.
Likes (Part time work): I find it manageable to balance work and studies. While finding part-time work can be challenging initially, it is possible. There are fewer part-time options, but the advantage is the opportunity to find a co-op position. If you find a part-time position, it can lead to a co-op. You can successfully balance studies and part-time work if you are willing to commit and show interest.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): The teaching faculty is diverse, and I was able to connect with many Indian professors, which made communication easy. Professors with experience in large tech companies provide excellent knowledge and offer incredible learning opportunities. The teaching method is primarily practical, and exams are conducted in different labs, unlike rote-learning-based assessments.
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2026
4.5
There are a lot of Indian students and Indian restaurants around Boston.
Tips: There was a small amount of scholarship provided to students. Boston doesn't have a huge cultural shift, in my opinion, as an Indian, because Northeastern has a lot of Indian students and Indian restaurants around Boston. I am very satisfied with the University as they have a very good Co-op program, and almost 50-60% of students have been able to secure one.
Likes (Public transportation): There are 4 lines on the Metro: the Red, Green, Orange, and Blue lines, connecting the entire city. Multiple buses run daily on all routes, and there is a good frequency of buses across the city. Public transport runs from 5 am to 12:30 am.
Dislikes (Safety): The university runs evening and late-night shuttle services within a 2-mile range to ensure student safety. Additionally, public transport options are located right next to the college, eliminating the need for long nighttime walks to access them.
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BS in Computer Engineering/MS in Engineering Management - Batch of 2025
3.1
Northeastern University has good faculty and curriculum.
Tips: Students should know that they will have to study to get good grades as grades are important to get an internship or a coop. This is beneficial for your full-time offer. The living expenses are high compared to other cities and the fees are also a bit on the expensive side. College life is great because there are a lot of Indian students and the food options are great too. The campus is great with quite a lot of facilities and amenities. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience.
Likes (Public transportation): The city is well connected and has a lot of public transport options going in and out of the city. The MBTA is quite efficient with the timings and all the transport has really good connectivity throughout the city. The tram and bus are good options for people with accessibility.
Dislikes (Part time work): The on-campus jobs are very less in number due to the city being around the whole campus. The number of students coming in at Northeastern is high as this causes a difference in the supply and demand and hence there is a lack of part-time jobs on the campus.
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Answered a month ago

The Masters of Business Administration course at Northeastern University is known for its quality of education and career opportunities for international students. Some key rankings for the programme are as follows: 

  • According to US News and World Report, the Northeastern University MBA has ranked 82

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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:

Ethnic/Racial Group 

Headcount 

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic 

American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic 

16 

Race and/or ethnicity unknown 

402 

Black or African American, non-Hispanic 

1,080 

Two or more races, non-Hispanic 

1,546 

Hispanic/Latino 

2,368 

Nonresidents 

2,971 

Asian, non-Hispanic 

5,076 

White, non-Hispanic 

9,224 

Total 

22,695 

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Ridhi

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Answered a month ago

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

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Ridhi

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Answered 2 months ago

The average salary for Northeastern University graduates varies based on degree level and field of study, but it generally ranges from INR 31,97,142.25 (USD 38,290) to INR 93,10,000 (USD 106,667) annually. Bachelor's degree holders typically earn between INR 31,97,142.25 and INR 59,16,675.37, while

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Answered 2 months ago

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 stude

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