Northeastern University

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.

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.

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.

NEU Boston co-op programme allows students to take classes and work in alternate semesters. The programme allows students to step away from classroom to work full-time in a paid role for 4 to 8 months.

This does increase the overall programme duration. However, students also able to gain professional experience by graduation.

NEU Boston does not offer full-ride scholarships to Indian students.  However, it does offer merit-based scholarships that covers tuition costs up to USD 28,000 (INR 27 Lakhs) per year at the UG level.

Indian students can still apply for external full-ride USA scholarships to cover their full tuition costs at the NEU Boston.

The most important factors the Financial Times considers include weightage salary, salary increase, research ranks, value for money, aim achieved, alumni network, faculty members with doctorates, and more.

As per the ranking criteria of Financial Times, the ranking body prioritizes weightage salary and salary increase more than the rest factors.