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Northeastern University

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#364

QS Rank

7%

Acceptance rate

$56,000

Tuition/yr

56,853

Enrollment

About Northeastern University

Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded by the Boston Young Men's Christian Association in 1898 as an all-male institute before being incorporated as Northeastern College in 1916, gaining university status in 1922.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#364
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#351
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#401
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#53

Campus & Location

Province

MA

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,800–2,800/mo | Food: USD 450–700/mo | Major university city; tech, finance, and healthcare hub. MBTA subway connects all campuses.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

For Nepali students

Strong Nepali alumni in Boston tech sector; active community on campus.

Programs(4)

D'Amore-McKim MBA

D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$50k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+fall

Master of Science — Electrical & Computer Eng

College of Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springCo-opPGWP

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Khoury College of CS

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$60k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+fallCo-opPGWP

Master of Science — Computer Science

Khoury College of CS

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3+fall, springCo-opPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.northeastern.edu. Information may change — verify with Northeastern University’s official website before applying.