Northeastern University

The Northeastern University is a very popular University. Most of the Indian students opt for MS Courses here. The University has been placed at #299 globally, #61 in USA and #44 for its MS Courses as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking. THE (Times Higher Education) rankings for MS Courses are given in the table below:

The Northeastern University offers a wide variety of 71 MS Courses for International students to opt from for a duration of 1 to 2 years. The University has been ranked at #44 for its MS Courses as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking.

The most popular MS Courses are-

• Data Science
• Cybersecurity
• Bioengineering
• Computer Science
• Biotechnology
• Management

The Northeastern University offers around 371 courses at UG level. The avg. tuition fee of UG courses like BBA, B.A, B.E/B.Tech, Pharma, B.Sc., BSN and many more are around INR 54.47 L – 65.55 L.

The eligibility criteria for UG -

·       Secondary School report (2.0 GPA)

·       Standardized Tests (ACT/SAT)

·       English Language Tests (IELTS – 6.5, TOEFL - 92, PTE- 62)

·       Academic Transcripts

·       Personal statement

Northeastern Uni is a great option for Indian students.

·       The Northeastern University is ranked at #61 in USA.

·       It is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

·       International students are eligible for scholarships ranging from USD 1,000 to USD 50,000 annually.

·       The Northeastern University is rated 4.0 stars out of 5 by Indian students as per Shiksha Study Abroad platform for overall quality of Campus life.

Northeastern Uni is a great option for Indian students.

·       The Northeastern University is ranked at #61 in USA.

·       It is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

·       International students are eligible for scholarships ranging from USD 1,000 to USD 50,000 annually.

·       The Northeastern University is rated 4.0 stars out of 5 by Indian students as per Shiksha Study Abroad platform for overall quality of Campus life.

No Northeastern University is not considered among top 20 universities in USA or in world. The university is ranked #46 in USA. Northeastern University ranks at #61 in USA and #299 in the world by Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026.

For Indian groceries, students can take a short walk to the Symphony Market (291 Huntington Ave) or take a bus/subway to larger grocery stores in nearby Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville.

Nearby Options and Specialty Markets:

• Symphony Market (just 0.2 miles from NEU campus) offers essential Indian spices and snacks
• Madras Masala at 191 Harvard St in Brookline offers a variety of dals, rice, spices, and ready-to-eat meals
• Little India at 438 Somerville Ave is a good option for larger bulk items, fresh produce, and specialty ingredients

At Northeaster Uni, on-campus housng is guaranteed for Indian students in the first or second-year of UG studies. However, the university does not guarantee housing for students in the 3rd year or beyond (and graduate students). 

Students can access the university's housing resources to find affordable off-campus housing, nearby.

Both Drexel and Northeastern Uni are top choices for Indian students, particularly for STEM and Business courses. The choice of which is better depends on a student's career goals and learning style:

Drexel is better for Indian students looking for:

• More fast-paced studies (quarter-based academics)
• Lower costs of living
• Engineering courses (Civil, Mechanical, & Biomedical)

Northeastern is better for students interested in:

• Slower pace of learning (semester-based)
• Better global prestige (QS World 2027 rank #385 compared to Drexel's #771)
• CS, Data Science, or Business programs

Academic requirements for financial aid at NEU Canada campuses vary. Most merit-based scholarships require an equivalent GPA of 3.0 or more on a 4.0 scale. The higher the GPA, the higher the financial benefits.

Students also need to provide documents like academic transcripts and also meet the English proficiency requirements.