Northeastern University

NEU Canada's Align and Bridge programs (like MS in Computer Science Align) are for students from a non-tech background or with non-STEM UG degrees who wish to transition into high-demand tech fields.

They provide the foundational coursework needed to complete a PG degree without any prior background in tech. These are structured as follows:

• The Bridge Phase - First 1 to 2 semester are spent building foundational technical, algorithmic, and software design skills.
• Master's Phase - Once the bridge courses complete, students transition to the standard MS curriculum.

Scholarship deadlines at NEU Canada vary for different financial aid programs. This depends on whether a student is applying for general merit-based or specialised scholarships.

General merit scholarships accept applications in early-Jan for Fall intake and mid-Apr. Specialized scholarships like NU First has a deadline of early Apr/May.

Check the official university NEU Canada website to know more.

No, a STEM degree is generally not required to pursue PG degree/certification at Northeastern Canada. However, some degrees may require students to take a bridge/pathway program.

These are ideal for students with a non-STEM background interested in a highly technical degree. Some programs may also accept students without a STEM degree/formal pathway program, if they can give a proof of necessary qualifications.

Yes, Northeastern Uni provides dedicated support for Study and Co-op Work Permits to students via its Office of Global Services (OGS) Canada. They help students with:

• Immigration assistance
• Application walkthroughs
• Status maintenance
• Study permit guidance
• Co-op work permit tutorials

No, Northeastern University does not prioritize employability over the academic excellence.

Co-op is taken as a base factor in the curriculum and not an alternative to it. Indian students need to maintain a very strong academic record and this includes - 

• A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE)
• SAT or ACT scores

Yes, Northeastern University is way more flexible and accessible for Indian students than Ivy League institutions. 

The Ivy Leagues look for applications with specialised spike-shaped profiles. NEU, on the other hand, assesses student applications more practically and holistically. 

It makes Northeastern admissions a little easier for well-rounded applications. 

Northeastern University is not really a part of the prestigious Ivy League which consists of only 8 universities in the world. 

NEU may not be a part of this group but it is widely considered an elite, highly competitive institution. Given below are its standout qualities - 

• Ranked #1 for internships and Co-op programs (US News and World)
• An admission rate of around 5% only 
• Ranked #5 in 'Most Innovative Schools' by US News
• Campus location in Boston, Massachusetts 

Northeastern University is one of the most popular universities in the world and it is known for many different majors.

These majors are ranked by some of the most popular ranking bodies of the world like the US News & World, THE, QS, FT and more. 

Look at the most chosen majors at Northeastern University - 

• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Engineering 
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Social Sciences

Yes, NEU USA alumni enrollled in an eligible full or part-time PG degree, graduate certification program, or doctorate degree can get a 25% discount on tuition fees via the Double Husky Scholarship.

Alumni are automatically considered for the scholarship after admission. They don't need to submit a separate application for the same.

All alumni holding a UG, PG, or doctoral degree from Northeastern are eligible for the same.

Indian students need to pay a enrollment deposit worth USD 600 to USD 3,700 (INR 57.2 K to INR 3.5 Lakhs) to confirm their seat at NEU Boston. The deposit varies as per the program/campus.

The enrollment deposit also includes an international student fee worth USD 450 (INR 42.9 K) for those applying from outside the US, including Indian students.