Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Site officiel ↗
Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | about $88,412 per year (tuition, housing, food, books — U.S. Department of Education figure) + health insurance $3,049 + flights and visa. Four years cost roughly four times this if prices stay the same; colleges usually raise prices every year. The college asks you to show $103,800 in available funds for the I-20 (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | extremely selective: about 1 in 19 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1440–1540. English test required, but no minimum score is set. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 nov. (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, 1 janv.. |
| Where and how students live | Boston, MA · Large city · summer highs about 28°C, winter lows about -5°C · 7 km from BOS airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Aides et admission pour les candidats internationaux | Aucune aide sur critères financiers pour les étudiants internationaux de premier cycle Les étudiants internationaux ne sont pas éligibles à l'aide financière de l'établissement fondée sur les besoins ; seules des bourses au mérite ou des financements extérieurs sont possibles. Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International students are not eligible for financial aid at Northeastern which includes both institutional need-based grants and federal student financial aid.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Non — ne s'engage pas à couvrir la totalité des besoinsSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International students are not eligible for financial aid at Northeastern which includes both institutional need-based grants and federal student financial aid.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International students are eligible for merit scholarships, which range in amount.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Politique SAT / ACT | Test facultatif (SAT/ACT peuvent être envoyés)Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) to be considered for admission.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Northeastern does not have minimum score requirements.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Stamps Scholars Program
- Amount: Coût total des études
Sources (1)
“Stamps Scholars at Northeastern receive a scholarship to cover the full cost of attendance”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Torch Scholars Program
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Sources (2)
“the Torch Scholars Program awards full-tuition scholarships to students who have overcome exceptional odds and demonstrated the potential for academic excellence.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Students must be nominated by a professional”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Northeastern National Scholarships
Sources (1)
“Students who are admitted to Northeastern and are recognized as National Merit Finalists* or National Recognition Program Scholars** will receive a competitive merit-based award”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Northeastern Oakland Opportunity Scholarship
Sources (1)
“The Northeastern Oakland Opportunity Scholarship will be awarded each year to up to 10 seniors graduating from an Oakland Unified School District High School and Pell Eligible City of Oakland residents. The scholarship will cover full tuition, housing, and meals.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Ujima Global Leaders
Sources (1)
“This scholarship program identifies students who have the potential to become agents for positive global change.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | 1 nov. Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Early Action is non-binding. Application Deadline: November 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Early Decision — Application | 1 nov. Apply early; if admitted you must enroll (binding). Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “ED I Application Deadline: November 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Early Decision II — Application | 1 janv. A second, later binding early round; if admitted you must enroll. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “ED II Application Deadline: January 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Regular Decision — Application | 1 janv. The normal round; not binding. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Regular Decision is non-binding. Application Deadline: January 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Student health insurance | $3,049 per year Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
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| Proof of funds for the I-20 | $103,800 per year (2027–28 figure) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa). |
Sources (5)
“Northeastern University Student Health Plan*** $3,049 (Assessed annually)”studentfinance.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Students with adequate health insurance may have the option to waive NUSHP.”studentfinance.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Undergraduate Programs (Excluding College of Professional Studies) Tuition and Fees: $76,100 Living Expenses: $27,700 Total: $103,800”international.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“you are only required to show proof of funding for your first academic year”international.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The below list of estimate of expenses is specific to Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 academic terms.”international.northeastern.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $124,222 | $163,708 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $142,985 |
| Computer Engineering | $110,872 | $135,416 |
| International Business | $76,290 | $125,162 |
| Mathematics | $94,730 | $125,084 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $121,048 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,270 | $118,150 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $83,604 | $113,620 |
| Engineering, Other | $84,093 | $112,019 |
| Industrial Engineering | $82,701 | $111,430 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,859 | $107,767 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,504 | $103,384 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included.
Lieu
| City / state | Boston, MA |
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| Setting | Large city |
| Nearest major airport | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 7 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (juil.) | average high 28°C (82°F) |
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| Coldest month (janv.) | average low -5°C (23°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 1,107 mm |
| Snowfall per year | 125 cm |
Month by month
| janv. | févr. | mars | avr. | mai | juin | juil. | août | sept. | oct. | nov. | déc. | |
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| High °C | 3° | 4° | 8° | 14° | 19° | 25° | 28° | 27° | 23° | 17° | 11° | 6° |
| Low °C | -5° | -4° | 0° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 9° | 3° | -2° |
| Rain mm | 86 | 82 | 106 | 92 | 82 | 99 | 83 | 82 | 90 | 102 | 93 | 109 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Boston Logan Intl Ap, Ma Us weather station, about 7 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
Le coût, le taux d'admission, les fourchettes de scores aux tests et les revenus proviennent du College Scorecard du ministère américain de l'Éducation (consulté le 2026-11-11). La fourchette SAT additionne les scores par section aux 25e et 75e centiles ; elle est donc approximative. Les revenus du Scorecard concernent les bénéficiaires d'aides fédérales.