Boston, MA
Founded in 1898
Northeastern University, abbreviated as NU or NEU, is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1898. It is easily accessible by the Boston subway system, with a stop at "Northeastern" station. The campus spans several neighborhoods in Boston, including Fenway-Kenmore, Roxbury, South End, and Back Bay. Northeastern also has additional campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington; and Silicon Valley, California. A new campus in Toronto, Canada, will open by the end of 2016.
The university has a large campus, and most students live on campus, with freshmen and sophomores required to do so. Over 75% of students receive some form of financial aid. The university is composed of nine colleges, offering over 125 undergraduate and graduate programs. Notable colleges include the D'Amore-McKim School of Business and the College of Engineering. Northeastern receives substantial research funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, enabling both undergraduate and graduate students to engage in research.
One distinctive feature of Northeastern's education is its combination of academics and real-world experience through the CO-OP (cooperative education) program. This program allows students to gain practical work experience before graduation. 90% of undergraduate students complete at least one CO-OP placement in companies around the world. Students can choose a four-year degree program with two CO-OPs or a five-year program with three CO-OPs.
The Northeastern Huskies are a member of NCAA Division I and the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), with teams known for ice hockey, rowing, basketball, and football. The university's mascot is the Husky named Paws. Notable alumni include Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter; talk show host Wendy Williams; astronaut Albert Sacco; and many entrepreneurs, politicians, and athletes.