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2 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 out of 124 in Best Business Schools and No. 50 out of 269 for the Part-time MBA course.
- The QS Universities ranked Northeastern University MBA #57 in Full-time MBA Rankings.
- Ranked #65 for MBA courses according to the Bloomberg Businessweek.
- Ranked #13 for graduate entrepreneurship according to the Princeton Review.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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 | 9 |
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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 School | Acceptance Rate | Fall 2024 Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| School of Law | 36.2% | 941 |
| D'Amore-McKim School of Business | 37.4% (Full-time MBA) | 1,402 |
| College of Engineering | 44.4% (Master's & Doctoral) | 6,282 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
International students at Northeastern University who work part-time under F-1 status are entitled to standard protections under the US labor Law. During the studies or through the authorized practical training (OPT/CPT), international students must comply with visa rules, like working not more than 20 hours per week during semesters. Any violations can result in F1 visa revoke and deportation.
Below are the rights and responsibilities for Northeastern University students:
Right to fair pay (must be paid at least minimum wage)
Right to safe working conditions
Protection from discrimination or harassment
Off-campus work is allowe
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
New International students are offered mentorship and buddy programs. The Office of Global Services (OGS) facilitates the entire process of pairing experienced peers with the newcomers to guide the international students throughout the first semester.
Students can access the Global Student Support (GSS), which offers academic and English language support through tutoring, workshops, and group sessions made for international students.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Firstly, to apply itself international students need to pay an application fee of USD100 which is INR 8.8K as of today.
Other than the tuition fee, there are various costs, international students have to face which are mentioned below in the table:
| Fee Type | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | USD 100 (non-refundable) |
| Enrollment Deposit | USD 100 – USD 1,000 |
| International Student Fee | USD 375 per year |
| Health Insurance | USD 2,000 – USD 2,500 per year (approx.) |
| Housing & Meals | USD 12,000 – 18,000 per year (approx.) |
| Books & Supplies | USD 1,000 – 1,500 per year (approx.) |
| Lab/Program-Specific Fees | Varies (USD 500 – 2,000) |
(USD 1 = INR 87.80)
New answer posted
3 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
The Northeastern University campus has 10,000+ Indian students studying across its Global Campus Network (GCN).
Hundreds of Indian students enrol in popular programs like
- Computer Science
- Business Analytics,
- Data Science,
- Engineering.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
The Northeastern University admissions can be considered very tough, as the acceptance rate for some of its most popular courses, like MS in Computer Science, Data Science, and Electrical Engineering, ranges between 20% and 25%.
Although international students must not get discouraged by meeting the Northeastern University admission requirements, they can secure their offer letter. Mentioned below are those requirements:
Four-year Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
A minimum GPA of 3.0 plus in the previously attended organisation
Most of the students admitted had a GRE score o
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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