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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to U.S. News & World Report, Northeastern University acceptance rate is around 7%. The acceptance rate justifies that the university is extremely selective when it comes to admissions. So, meeting the academic requirements is very important to take admission to Northeastern University. U.S. News & World Report specifies that for admission to undergraduate courses, applicant’s high-school rank (when available) and letters of recommendation are considered very important by admission officials at Northeastern University.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
In order to apply to Northeastern University, check the information given below:
Undergraduate Students
- International students can apply via either the Common Application or Coalition Application
- With the application, students are required to submit all the documents such as essays, test scores, transcripts, etc.
- The materials that have to be submitted along with the application are academic transcripts, recommendation letters, standardized test scores (if applicable), and English language proficiency test score, and financial documents
- The application fee is USD 75
Graduate Students
- Since Northeastern University admission requirements vary a
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The comparative Times Higher Education rankings of Northeastern University and University at Buffalo are given as follows:
| Year | Northeastern University | University at Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 184 | 201-250 |
| 2020 | 173 | 251-300 |
| 2021 | 176 | 251-300 |
| 2022 | 168 | 251-300 |
| 2023 | 168 | 301-350 |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Northeastern University Admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 18%. Admissions officials at Northeastern University consider a student’s GPA to be a very important factor. First year applicants are required to submit the common application which includes the transcripts, the application fee and secondary school recommendations.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Northeastern University placements were offered to 97% of the graduates. 78.2% of the graduate students are employed across the top companies in the world. 18.9% of students are in graduate school within nine months of graduation. Some of the placement highlights at Northeastern University are given as follows:
Details | Data |
|---|---|
Total enrollment | Undergraduate: 22,314 Postgraduate: 19,528 |
Overall Career Outcomes Rate | 97% |
Lowest starting salary | Less than USD 30,000 |
Highest starting salary | USD 70,000 and more |
Industries in which students were hired | Finance and Insurance, Retail Trade, Educational Services, Manufacturing, Information, Public Administration, Construction |
Hiring Companies | 24M Technologies, AIR, AP Keaton, Abiomed, Accenture, ABC News, AMP Regency |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026, NEU Boston has a ranking of #384, whereas in 2025, it had a ranking of #396. Comparatively Boston University has a ranking of #88 based on the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2026.
The comparative Quacquarelli Symonds rankings of Northeastern and Boston University are given as follows:
| Year | Northeastern University | Boston University |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 344 | 98 |
| 2021 | 362 | 110 |
| 2022 | 342 | 112 |
| 2023 | 388 | 108 |
| 2024 | 375 | 93 |
| 2025 | 396 | 108 |
| 2026 | 384 | 88 |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The Business and Management course rankings at Northeastern University are given as follows:
| Year | QS - Global MBA | Times Higher Education - PG Business & Economics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100 | 126-150 |
| 2020 | 101-110 | 101-125 |
| 2021 | 131-140 | 126-150 |
| 2022 | 131-140 | 151-175 |
| 2023 | 141-150 | 201-250 |
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New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The Business and Management course rankings at Northeastern University are given as follows:
| Year | QS - Global MBA | Times Higher Education - PG Business & Economics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 100 | 126-150 |
| 2020 | 101-110 | 101-125 |
| 2021 | 131-140 | 126-150 |
| 2022 | 131-140 | 151-175 |
| 2023 | 141-150 | 201-250 |
To check more rankings, click here.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The most competitive course at NEU Boston is its Masters Course in Business Administration. The course includes the following:
- The MBA full-time course provides the students with business knowledge along with an understanding of technology
- The duration of the course is 2 years and it should include 55 credits, 2 concentrations and a paid corporate residency for up to 12 months
- Students can choose 2 from a list of 24 in-demand concentrations which should include an option of an indisciplinary MBA concentrations
- 100% of the students have earned a salary through the MBA programme corporate residency with a leading firm or st
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