Northeastern University

International students must complete a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline for MS computer Science admission at Northeastern. They must achieve a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and meet other requirements to get admission. Mentioned below are the NEU requirements for MS in CS admission -

• 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
• 2 Recommendation letters
• Submit your updated professional resume
• Optional GMAT or GRE scores
• Submitting TOEFL / IELTS score

Also read: MS in Computer Science in the USA

Scholarships at Northeastern University

Northeastern University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help cover education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students:

Undergraduate Scholarships

• Incoming first-year international students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships through their application for admission. Awards range up to $28,000 annually but do not cover the total cost of attendance.
• Northeastern has partnered with RaiseMe to offer microscholarships to U.S. high school students for academic achievements and accomplishments, up to $20,000 each year.
• Limited merit scholarships are available for transfer applicants, including for Phi Theta Kappa members.
• The LaCLA Scholarship covers full tuition for Latino/a students who maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete community service.
• The Presidential Global Scholarship helps offset expenses for students participating in global co-op programs.

Graduate Scholarships

• Graduate students are considered for merit-based scholarships through their application for admission. Additional scholarship opportunities may be available through the department or college they are applying to.
• The Double Husky Scholarship provides a 25% tuition discount for Northeastern alumni enrolled in eligible graduate programs.
• The Parent and Family Scholarship offers a 25% tuition discount for parents and siblings of full-time undergraduate students.

To know if the scholarship chosen by the student will cover full tuition fees, housing and additional costs, the students must check all the eligibility requirements on the official website. The scholarships available are offered for up to 8 semester for undergraduate students if they continue to fulfill the eligibility criteria every academic year.