Northeastern University

Northeastern University is one of the top ranked universities. The university is ranked at #396 in 2025 and #375 in 2024 according to QS. 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:

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

According to the Fall 2024 data, NU has a range of Faculty members, Staff members and research scientists on campus. Check the table mentioned below.

Northeastern University has been recognised as a top tier R1 institution for research activities among top US colleges and universities by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The College of Engineering at Northeastern University has more than 240 tenured faculty members that have brought complementary areas of research expertise to address pressing global challenges. Northeastern's College of Engineering has over 20 multidisciplinary research center and institutes that offer funding from 8 federal agencies.  

Northeastern University will accept official English test score results from one of the valid language tests that have been approved. The university does not have any minimum score requirements and students are to submit their final results to be accepted. The English Language requirements for international students at Northeastern are given below: 

According to Northeastern University enrollment data for 2023-24, university has 38,000+ students who have enrolled. Out of total number of students, there are 21,000+ students who are UG and 17,000+ are graduates. The average standardized test scores and GPA requirements for international students are given as follows: 

Northeastern University is known to have one of the largest student communities in USA and has offered resources, support and guidance to receive in their academic journey. It might not offer any scholarships to US citizens but they offer merit based scholarships to indian students based on their application and academic record.

Northeastern University offers residential dining facilities for students on campus and the main Boston campus accepts Meal plans, Guest Meals, Dining Dollars, Husky Dollars, and Bonus Bucks. The university is known to offer several meal plans for students where they are required to be enrolled in a traditional meal plan as well as for continuing students. All full-time students at the university can avail the option of Traditional Meal Plans or Community Meal Plans.