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University for co-ops and internships (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

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EMPOWER YOUR AMBITION

Advanced degrees that advance careers

Take your career in a new direction with 200-plus degree programs, a growing network of campuses and partners, and experience-driven opportunities that will set you far ahead of the pack.

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What are you interested in? Where do you want to study?

Future-proof your career with AI skills

Explore Northeastern’s artificial intelligence-focused graduate programs and see how Northeastern prepares you to take advantage of new opportunities, strengthen your career, and create long-term success.

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Programs

Find your graduate program

If you’re ready to level up your career and become a leader in your field, Northeastern is where you want to be. Here, you can choose from 200-plus tailored master’s, professional doctorate, PhD, and certificate programs, and join a global community designed to help you succeed and achieve your professional goals.

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Master’s degrees

Learn new skills, deepen your knowledge, and gain valuable experience with a master’s degree. Our programs combine expert-led classroom study with real-world opportunities to help you advance your career and create meaningful impact.

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Professional doctorates

Combine academic coursework with applied research projects to gain deep, industry-specific knowledge and develop solutions to real-world problems facing your workplace or community. Gain industry insights from faculty researchers in law and policy, education, nursing, and more.

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PhDs

Conduct original research alongside world-class faculty to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. These programs offer dedicated mentoring, robust resources, and experiential opportunities inside industry, government, nonprofits, and academia.

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Graduate certificates

Graduate certificates are a fast and affordable way to acquire specialized skills to advance your career or build toward a master’s degree. Choose from more than 120 programs that feature four to six focused courses and can be completed in as little as six months.

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Gain an experience-driven advantage

For more than a century, we’ve led the way in experience-powered learning. With a graduate degree from Northeastern, you’ll sharpen the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom with real-world, career-building opportunities.

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A global university dedicated to you

There’s power in flexibility. With more than a dozen campuses worldwide, Northeastern allows you to find a graduate program in a location that works for you. And you’ll join a global network of alumni and partners ready to support your career—no matter where it takes you.

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ADMISSIONS

With you from the start

Application requirements may differ by program, but the support you’ll receive from our enrollment counselors is universal. Learn about the graduate application process, knowing we’re in your corner and ready to help.

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FACULTY

Learn from the experts

Learn from active industry leaders who provide expertise and connections to help you get ahead. From the moment you enter the classroom, you'll receive real industry insights and practical advice that can elevate your career.

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Ammar Aamer

College of Professional Studies

Ammar Aamer is an associate teaching professor who brings more than 23 years of industry experience consulting for companies like Volvo, TRW Automotive, and Gap Inc. His research focuses on data analytics and supply chain management, artificial intelligence and project management, Lean Six Sigma, entrepreneurship, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Sami Rollins

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Sami Rollins is a teaching professor and the director of graduate computing programs for the Oakland campus. She contributes to S-STEM projects funded by the National Science Foundation and has served in a number of service roles. Her research interests include broadening participation in computing, computer science education, and mobile and distributed computing.

Tommaso Melodia

College of Engineering

Tommaso Melodia is the William Lincoln Smith chair professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the founding director of the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things, and a National Science Foundation CAREER Award winner. His current NSF-funded research includes the modeling, optimization, and experimental evaluation of Internet-of-Things and wireless networked systems.

Financial Aid

Explore your financial options

Earning a graduate degree might be closer than you think. Northeastern offers an array of financial support options—including scholarships, assistantships, grants, and more—to help turn your dream into a reality

KNOWLEDGE HUB

What would you like to know?

Looking for tips on applying to grad school? Want to know the latest industry insights? Interested in what it's like to learn at Northeastern? Our graduate Knowledge Hub is available to everyone—for free—to help you along your educational journey.

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Finding the Right Graduate School: 7 Tips for Success

February 1, 2024

Finding the right graduate school can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 7 factors to consider when choosing a program.

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Grad School Tips: 5 Strategies For Success

June 26, 2024

Whether you’re deciding if grad school is the right path for you or if you’ve already made the leap, here’s what to expect and how to make the most of your experience.

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Graduate School Application Tips and Advice

June 25, 2024

Submitting your grad school application can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are tips and advice for every step in the process.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Learn here. Lead anywhere.

More than 320,000 students have been where you are. They brought their drive, ambition, and goals to Northeastern. Now they are shaping their industries and creating impact across the globe. Discover how you can, too.

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Kory Williams '22

Northeastern’s co-op program and alumni network helped Kory Williams establish a successful career as a cybersecurity engineer.

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Mary Rose Steele '23

Mary Rose earned a Doctor of Education degree and saw an immediate impact on her career.

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Kriti Sonal '24

Northeastern in Silicon Valley helped international student Kriti Sonal accelerate her career in tech.

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