United States
Northeastern University
Tuition fee
$62,000
QS ranking
375
University ranking
#53 (U.S. News & World Report 2024, National Universities)
Northeastern University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, founded in 1898, with approximately 36,000 students, including over 15,000 international students from 140+ countries.
Academic programs
Tuition fees (2025–26)
International tuition estimates; program-dependent.
Undergraduate (International)
~$62,000/year
Graduate (International)
~$25,000–$40,000/year (program-dependent)
PhD
Fully funded for admitted students (includes tuition waiver and stipend)
Scholarships
Funding options for international and domestic students, including merit and need-based awards, assistantships, and external scholarships.
Northeastern University International Scholars Award
Institutional scholarship for international students.
Merit-based scholarships for undergraduates
Awards up to $28,000 per year for high-achieving undergraduates.
Need-based aid
Limited availability for international students.
Graduate assistantships and research fellowships
Departmental funding via teaching/research roles.
External scholarships
Opportunities such as Fulbright and home government funding.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2025: #375 globally
U.S. News & World Report 2024: #53 in National Universities (USA)
Top 50 globally for Employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2024)
Top-tier co-op (cooperative education) program globally recognized
Student life and campus
Urban campus in the heart of Boston
Dedicated Office of Global Services (OGS) for visa, immigration, and cultural support
400+ student clubs and organizations, including many cultural societies
International Village: housing and community space for global students
Global Pathways program for international academic preparation
Co-op opportunities with global employers
Satellite campuses in Canada, UK, and across the U.S.
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