Northeastern University

Yes, Northeastern University accepts Duolingo scores for students applying to undergraduate or graduate courses. The range of score Duolingo scores needed at the undergraduate level is 130 – 140, whereas, the scores required at the graduate level vary as per programs.

Students can check Northeastern University fees for international students from the table given below: 

Living Expenses: Given below is the estimated cost of attendance for the 2023-24 academic year. These fees are subject to change. Also, note that these indirect expenses like books, transportation, personal expenses, and living allowance are not charged directly by the university. But, they are a part of the total cost of attendance.

Living Expenses for Undergraduate Programs

Living Expenses for Graduate Programs

Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students

No, Northeastern University is not an Ivy League school. The Ivy League school comprises eight schools namely Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth College, Brown, Cornell, and University of Pennsylvania. According to an unofficial source, Northeastern University is one of the highly prestigious universities both nationally and internationally. However, it is not a part of the Ivy League. Read: What are Ivy League Universities in USA

To get into MS in Engineering Management course of Northeastern University, international applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Completed online application form
• USD 75 application fee
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts from all the institutions attended
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo
• Preference is given to undergraduate degree in Engineering. Mathematics or Physics majors with Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus, or students of any major with an equivalent background in Mathematics as an Engineering major are acceptable

GRE is not required for MS in Engineering Management at Northeastern University. This is applicable for the terms starting during the 2021-22, 2022-23, or 2023-24. The duration of this programme is 1.5 – 2 years and the entry terms are Fall and Spring.

To take admission to Northeastern University Masters in Data Science course, students must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale / 8.0 on a 10.0 scale / 80 on a 100 scale. Northeastern University admissions requirements for MS in Data Science are:

• Online application and fee
• Undergraduate / graduate transcripts
• Statement of purpose that defines students’ career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program
• Recent professional resume
• 3 confidential letters of recommendation
• Unofficial IELTS or TOEFL or Duolingo exam scores
• GRE (optional)

MS in Data Science is an interdisciplinary programme through which students are going to develop comprehensive expertise in Mathematics, Computing, and Data Engineering, so that they can take their data career to the next level. After pursuing this course, students can take up job roles as:

• Data Scientist
• Applications Architect
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Architect
• Data Engineer
• Business Intelligence Developer
• Data Analyst

Northeastern University MS in Information Systems entry requirements are given below:

• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree
• Online application
• USD 75 application fee
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Academic Transcripts
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• GRE (if applicable)
• IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo test scores

Note: Generally, to be qualified for admissions, the applicants are required to have (or be pursuing) an undergraduate Engineering or Technology degree in a closely related major.