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Global Engagement

Engage with the world and build lifelong professional connections that prepare you to succeed—no matter where in the world your career takes you.

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Become a global citizen

At Northeastern, teaching and research are grounded in global engagement. Students participate in experiential learning opportunities on all seven continents, 320,000-plus alumni live and work in 186 countries, and more than 3,800 organizations worldwide partner with us to help open doors and create opportunities.

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Expand your perspective

Northeastern believes in a welcoming and inclusive community that invites diverse viewpoints from all. And each year, more than 21,000 international students from 136+ countries call our campuses home.

Our students bring global perspectives and cultural context to learning both inside and outside the classroom, broadening students’ views and enriching our community.

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Make the world your campus

Northeastern brings the world to our campuses and our students to the world. You can choose to learn online or at one of our 13 campuses located in emerging hubs of tech, business, education, and other in-demand industries.

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Gain international experience

As a graduate student, you can participate in experience-based learning opportunities wherever makes the most sense for your goals.

Global co-op, research, field study, and Dialogue of Civilization opportunities allow you to positively impact communities while gaining international work experience and lasting professional connections.

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Northeastern's global reach

13+ campuses in the U.S., U.K., and Canada
149 countries providing experiential learning opportunities
3,800 employer partners worldwide