Northeastern University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Address

The address of Northeastern University Massachusetts is- 

360, Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA. 

Public/Private Status

Northeastern University Massachusetts is a private institution known as one of the most popular research and learning institutions in the USA. 

QS World University Rankings and Other Rankings

According to the QS World University Rankings, Northeastern University ranking is 342. The institution has won several other accolades over the years.

Top Courses Offered

Some of the leading courses at Northeastern University Massachusetts are marketing, business management, health professions, engineering, biological and biomedical sciences, computer and information sciences and more. Northeastern University fees are $28,250 per term for undergraduate courses and $350 per semester for postgraduate programs. 

Required Examinations 

The examinations required for admissions at Northeastern University Massachusetts include the following: 

• Good score in GRE (Graduate Record Examinations), GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or LSAT (Law School Admission Test). 
• Good score in English language proficiency tests like PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and Duolingo English Test. 
• The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5, while the minimum score in TOEFL is 79. 

Admission Requirements at Northeastern University

• Official academic transcripts including mark sheets of graduate and undergraduate programs. 
• Personal statement. 
• 1-3 LORs (letters of recommendation). 
• Resume/CV. 
• Official GMAT/GRE/LSAT scores. 
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo English Test scores. 
• Undergraduate courses with minimum marks for graduate programs. 

Source: Sajag Porwal

Available Scholarships at Northeastern University

Here is a list of available scholarships at Northeastern University for your perusal: 

• Merit Scholarships: 

Students who are in the top 10 to 15 percent of the university’s applicant pool are most eligible for this scholarships, including Dean’s, Connections, and International Scholarships. 

• National Merit Finalist and National Recognition Program Scholarships: 

This scholarship is for admitted freshman applicants who are designated National Merit Finalists or College Board National Recognition Program Scholars. 

• Northeastern Honors Program: 

Each year, the admissions office selects a group of students to join the University Honors Program at Northeastern University. Those invited into the Honors Program are among our most highly accomplished admitted students. 

• Ujima Global Leaders Program: 

This scholarship program focuses on developing leaders for tomorrow’s diverse and complex world. Ujima Global Leaders from all academic disciplines will work collaboratively to develop intercultural competence and awareness by engaging with communities on campus, throughout Boston and worldwide. 

• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships (Only for transfer students): 

This grant recognizes high levels of academic achievement in the beginning years of college. Recipients who maintain normal progress toward a degree, with a minimum grade-point average of 3.000, may renew the award.

You should carefully check the eligibility criteria for all these scholarships at the official website of Northeastern University, along with other requirements. 

Placements

Northeastern University Massachusetts offers an industry-oriented curriculum for various types of educational programs. Students find placements in various Fortune-500 entities, including Disney, Microsoft, Intuit and Proctor & Gamble. Northeastern University students earn handsome starting salary packages, depending on their course and specializations.

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