Master of Science in Biotechnology 

at Northeastern University, Boston

According to QS world rankings 2025, Northeastern University has a ranking of #396 and the Times Higher Education has given the university a rank of #201 globally in 2025. The rankings of Northeastern University throughout the years are given as follows:

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There is no minimum GPA requirements at Northeastern for international students. However, applicants are adviced to have at least GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to be eligible for admission at the university. The range GPA of admitted students at NEU is 4.2 to 4.5 for the fall term.

Also read: What is Grade Point Average (GPA) and How is it Calculated?

Northeastern acceptance rate is high as compared to other universities in the USA for international students. The high acceptance rate makes admission competitive. Applicants must have a good academic profile and submit their application by the deadline to be eligible for admission to the university.

Mentioned below are the Northeastern University requirements for international students for admission to UG, PG, and MBA programs:

UG admission requirements

• Must complete a high school degree in a relevant discipline
• Standardized test score of ACT/ SAT are optional
• Non-native English-speaking applicants must submit the proof of English language proficiency
• Submit the Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF)

PG admission requirements

• Must complete a undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Submit a personal statement, detailing your interest in the programme and goals
• Submit one to three letters of recommendation (vary by program)
• Must provide an updated professional resume and/or curriculum vitae
• Submit an official GRE, LSAT, or GMAT scores (If required by your program)

MBA admission requirements

• Complete a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
• Two essays detailing your interest in the programme and goals
• Submit your updated professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
• Optional GMAT or GRE scores
• English language proficiency test scores

Also read: Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

According to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2025, NEU Boston has a ranking of #396 whereas in 2024, it had a ranking of #375. Comparatively, Boston University has a ranking of #108 based on the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking 2025. The comparative Quacquarelli Symonds rankings of Northeastern and Boston University are given as follows:

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Northeastern admission deadlines vary by application type for international students. Applicants can apply for UG admission by Nov 01, 2024. Mentioned below are the deadlines for UG and PG admission at the university:

Some of the popular majors of NEU include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Psychology; Engineering, etc. The most popular majors among 2022 graduates are:

• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 24%
• Engineering: 20%
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 12%
• Health Professions and Related Programs: 9%

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 startup.

The acceptance rate at NEU USA is around 5.65% for the fall of 2023-24. The university receives 96,631 applications among which 2,744 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of the university increased from 6.80% in 2022-23. Mentioned below are the enrollement data of Northeastern for the fall of 2023-24:

The admission status of the Northeastern application depends on how you apply for admission. Usually, it will take up to two months to send a decision on your application. Mentioned below are the UG admission deadlines with admission decision date for international applicants: