Northeastern University

Northeastern University offers a large variety of scholarships for its international students. Northeastern University scholarships attracts Indian and international students the most. All admitted Indian students are eligible for the minimum 5% International Impact Award, and many qualify for higher scholarships based on academic merit, program, and campus.

Indian students admitted to Northeastern graduate programs can receive up to 50% tuition scholarships through a mix of stackable awards, including:

• 5% International Impact Award for global engagement
• 10% Academic Excellence Scholarship for a GPA of 3.6 or above
• 15–25% Regional and College-Specific Scholarships based on the programme and campus

These awards can be combined, making graduate study at Northeastern more affordable for eligible Indian students.

Yes, international students should be aware of additional charges such as the international student fee, student health insurance (if not waived), and costs for housing, meals, books, and personal expenses which are not included in tuition but are part of the overall cost of attendance. These costs around  USD 375 (INR 34.4 K). Some programs may also have specific lab or programme fees.

1 USD = INR 91.93

Northeastern University is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in the USA. Northeastern University offers 329 undergraduate majors, 199 of which are combined majors, and over 200 graduate programs. The acceptance rate for the most sought? after programs at Northeastern University such as the Khoury and the College of Engineering (COE) is approximately 20% to 25%. The top courses for which most of the Indian and international students have applied are listed below:

• MS Cs
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering 

No, participation in student organizations, clubs or associations is voluntary, based on interest of students. Northeastern University provides various students organizations, clubs or associations. There is no compulsion to join any of these.

For UG courses admission, the applicants should have completed high school and have a GPA of 2.5 or above. The university is test optional for SAT/ACT scores. On the other hand, to take admission to graduate courses, the applicants must have a Bachelor's degree with a UG GPA of 2.75 or better. Some courses may also require 3.0 or higher. A few of the documents required to apply to this university are letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, statement of purpose, English language proficiency score, etc.

Very high - over 90% because Northeastern Illinois University's mission is access so if the student has a GPA of 2.5 for UG they are admitted.  If they have a GPA of 2.75 for GR classes they are admited (but also must have 2 letters of recommendation and a personal statement).

The average salary for Northeastern University graduates varies based on degree level and field of study, but it generally ranges from INR 31,97,142.25 (USD 38,290) to INR 93,10,000 (USD 106,667) annually. Bachelor's degree holders typically earn between INR 31,97,142.25 and INR 59,16,675.37, while master's degree holders can earn upwards of INR 93,10,000.

Northeastern University is top ranked university. Northeastern University offers 150+ degrees and certification programs and over 125 PG programs. It ranks among the top 50 universities in the United States in 2026, as per US News.

NEU Boston also maintains a strong placement rate. Northeastern University placement rate stands at 97% and graduates are employed within 9 months of employment.