45,000+ students funded globally

About the school

The Northeastern University – College of Engineering prepares you to meet real-world challenges innovatively by combining experiential lessons, interdisciplinary research, and a powerful cooperative education programme. Established in 1909, the college has campuses across the United States and Canada and offers a flexible and personalised journey, and boasts more than 54,000 engineering alumni all over the world. It was awarded the first rank for co-op/internships and ranked No. 33 among graduate engineering schools in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.

Where is the school located?

The college has six well-planned campuses in all, with four in the USA and two located in Canada, to offer a wide array of Master’s programmes.

Life at College of Engineering

While the university offers 523 student clubs and organisations, at the College of Engineering, you can choose from 69 options that perfectly align with your academic interests. 19 varsity sports allow you to pursue open-air passions. Many off-campus housing options are available for graduate students to suit different budgets and tastes. The Husky Card helps you access buildings, parking, libraries, dining services, printing, laundry, and more. The university offers ample opportunities to engage with the local community, embrace well-being, and even get support for disabilities.

Additional benefits of studying at College of Engineering

• Research Focus: Funded by eigh federal agencies, the college has 18 multidisciplinary research centres, opening opportunities for continuous growth and accomplishments.
• Multiple Graduate Programmes: Over 45 Master’s, PhD, and graduate certificates are offered across five engineering departments. Some programmes are also offered online, part-time, or in a hybrid mode. Students from non-technical backgrounds can go for Engineering Bridge Degrees to foray into the world of technology.
• Supportive Community: The college has a diverse, inclusive environment and empowers students with fellowships, internships, and research opportunities.

Admissions criteria

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is necessary to apply to the College of Engineering. You can apply even if you are completing your undergraduate degree soon, but you will receive an admission offer only if you complete the degree. Your application will need to include the following types of information:

• Application (completed online)
• Two recommendation letters from persons familiar with your personal, professional, and technical qualifications
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (should include courses, grades, and credits) from all institutions you attended, in both the native language and translated to English
• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• GRE: Optional for the 2023–24 academic year (not required for Chemical Engineering)

Student Programmes Fees

Other costs which are not consistent throughout school admissions information online:

• Cost per credit hour: $1,801
• Health plan: $2,725
• Cost of books: $450 (per semester)
• Food and other expenses: $1,775 to $5,675
• Housing: $8,100 (per semester)
• Transportation: $450 (per semester)

Please consult the college website for more details on admissions, financial aid, and other updates. To apply to a Canadian campus of the College of Engineering, you need a study permit and comprehensive health insurance plan apart from a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Other criteria may vary from one engineering department to another.
International students must meet the following requirements additionally: - Proof of English proficiency: You must obtain the minimum score in the following exams to be eligible- TOEFL Internet-Based exam: 95, IELTS: 7.0, and Duolingo: 115 for applicants to Computer and Electrical Engineering departments. TOEFL Internet-Based exam: 79, IELTS: 6.5, and Duolingo: 1055 for others. - Exceptions apply if you are a citizen of a country where the official language is English/English was the instruction language for your higher education

Student Programmes Fees

Other costs (in CAD) which are not consistent throughout school admissions information online:

• Cost per credit hour: $1,375
• Medical service plan: $75 per month
• Cost of books: $500 to $1,500
• Food and other expenses: $2,500 to $5,700
• Housing: $750 to $3,700
• Transportation: $784 to $1,538

To get more information on financial aid, admissions, and other updates, please consult the college website.

Job placements

• Extensive Real-world Exposure: 97% of students from the College of Engineering were employed within 9 months of graduating or enrolled at a graduate school, as observed from 2016 to 2021. Co-operative (co-op) education programmes helped students with experiential learning as well as placements by exposing them to real-world experiences locally and globally. In 2022, the college saw 2,897 co-op placements.

• In-demand Graduates: Some of the top employers across different departments included Abbott, Johnson and Johnson, Ashland, Pfizer, Natgun Corporation, Barletta Engineering Corp, Apple, IBM, and Tesla. The Gillette Company, Amazon Robotics, General Electric, BMW, Nokia, and Facebook are also featured on the list

• Exciting Career Prospects: The college also offers unique initiatives for engineering entrepreneurship, leadership, and business for students who wish to do something on their own. It has many industry partnerships to facilitate research, publications, and patents too.

FAQs

• What's the Spring 2027 application deadline for international students? For spring entry, the College of Engineering lists Nov 1, 2026 for international applicants outside the US applying to US campuses, and Dec 1 for applicants already in the US. International applications to the Toronto and Vancouver campuses also close Nov 1. University interdisciplinary master's programs have their own deadlines, so check your program page. The college is also waiving the application fee for new MS and graduate certificate applicants for Spring 2027.
• Can I add the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program to my master's? Yes. The college says the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program can be combined with any master's degree. Check the program page for how to apply and what it involves.
• Can I apply with a non-engineering bachelor's degree? Yes, for some programs. The college says students with non-engineering bachelor's degrees are eligible for some graduate engineering degrees. Check your program page for any prerequisites.
• Can I get a loan from Prodigy Finance to study at the College of Engineering? Prodigy Finance has helped over 47,000 students from over 150 countries fund their studies abroad. You can borrow up to USD $220,000*, and whether you can borrow for the College of Engineering depends on your program and on our eligibility and credit assessment*. Plan for your full program costs, tuition plus living costs, not just your first semester.
• How early should I sort my funding for a January 2027 start? Start as soon as you have your offer, or earlier if you can. Before a US school can issue your I-20, you'll need to show how you'll pay for your studies, and you need the I-20 to book your F-1 visa appointment. You can get your F-1 visa up to 120 days before your program starts, and you can enter the US up to 30 days before it begins.

*Loan offers are subject to our eligibility, funding and credit assessment criteria.

Deadlines checked on Oct 15, 2026 against the College of Engineering graduate admissions page. Confirm with the college before you apply.