o v e r v i e wThe excellence of a Northeastern education is a result of the integration of classroom learning and real-world experience. We combine course work in the liberal arts and professional studies with our signature cooperative education program (co-op for short) and other types of experiential learning to form the most complete education possible.
Higher Learning. Richer Experience
Northeastern’s model of integrated learning provides you with intellectual stimulation and practical real-world experience through a program that typically takes five years, although four-year options are available in most programs. Your freshman year consists of classroom study in the liberal arts and your chosen field. You’ll also take a seminar that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in class and on co-op. During your upperclass years, you’ll alternate periods of study with co-op work. You may also undertake group projects, independent research, clinical placements, service learning, and presentations to complete your academic experience.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Northeastern #1 in the nation for co-ops and internships. Academic Excellence
Northeastern takes higher learning to a richer level. Our outstanding professors, an academically challenging curriculum, and high-profile research projects infuse the classroom with intellectual curiosity and the spirit of discovery. As a Northeastern student, you’ll work alongside faculty who are pioneers in their fields, explore new areas of interest, and pursue independent or faculty-sponsored research. No matter which field of study you choose, the academic opportunities you encounter will challenge and reward you.
Choice and Opportunity
Northeastern offers you choice as well as challenge—seventy majors and concentrations, thirty-nine dual majors, and sixteen interdisciplinary majors and minors. Among our innovative academic programs: the Bachelor of Science in international business, which combines classes and co-op overseas; the East/West Marine Biology Program, which includes field study in Jamaica, Washington State, and Nahant, Massachusetts; and the six-year program leading to a doctoral degree in pharmacy.
Honors Program
More than 1,600 students participate in the Honors Program, which promotes an ambitious approach to academic life. As an Honors student you’ll pursue advanced course work, including an interdisciplinary Honors Seminar; and special projects, such as independent research. The Honors Program also offers smaller classes and off-campus cultural activities. For more information on the Honors Program, visit www.honors.neu.edu
Study Abroad
Northeastern sponsors forty study-abroad programs in twenty-six countries. A diverse range of programs is available on six continents. You might study art and architecture in Florence, Italy; expand your knowledge of Vietnamese language and culture; or explore the ecology of Costa Rica’s tropical forests. For more information on study abroad, visit www.casdn.neu.edu/sap.