Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Checked September 26, 2026
Northeastern is a private research university based in Boston, best known for its co-op model, in which students alternate study with periods of full-time professional work. It also has campuses in other cities, including New York, Oakland and London, and some first-year students start abroad through global programmes.
Undergraduate tuition (international)USD 71,050 per year tuition (2026-27, first-year students on Boston, New York City or Oakland campuses); total estimated annual cost USD 98,322
IntakesFall (September) for first-year undergraduates, with some first-year programmes starting abroad or in spring; graduate intakes vary by program
English requirementUndergraduate: a valid English test is required (C1/C2 Cambridge, Duolingo, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT). Middle 50% of admitted students (not cut-offs): IELTS 7.5-8.0; TOEFL 102-110 (on or before 20 Jan 2026) or 5.0-5.5 (from 21 Jan 2026); PTE 79-86; Duolingo 130-140; Cambridge 195-202.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Undergraduate Early Decision I / Early Action (Fall 2027 entry) | 1 November 2026 |
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| Undergraduate Early Decision II (Fall 2027 entry) | 1 January 2027 |
| Undergraduate Regular Decision (Fall 2027 entry) | 1 January 2027 |
| Graduate | Varies by program |
Scholarships
Fulbright Degree Program (Master's and PhD)
Check official siteAAUW International Fellowships
Check official siteGlobal Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD Pakistan)
Check official siteHarvard College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students
35 days leftKnight-Hennessy Scholars
9 days leftMIT Need-Based Financial Aid for International Undergraduates
64 days leftPhD Scholarships under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor
Check official siteYale College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students
65 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
