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Immersive learning meets Oakland’s spirit of innovation at this Bay Area campus.

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Bringing experience to entrepreneurship

Northeastern’s signature experience-based learning opportunities, like co-ops and real-world research, go hand in hand with Oakland’s long history of entrepreneurship. Here, you’ll not only learn how to make an impact in your industry—you’ll also put that learning into action every day alongside our local business partners. The location gives unparalleled access. Students can get involved with Oakland’s nonprofits, healthcare giants, and tech companies; San Francisco’s industry leaders in AI and gaming; and Berkeley’s research labs and startups—all within a short distance from campus.

What makes Oakland unique

As one of the United States’ largest and most diverse metro areas, Oakland is both a key part of the Bay Area and a strong cultural presence in its own right.

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Home to growing industries

Oakland has a well-established startup industry featuring more than 2,000 enterprises, and it’s also home to healthcare giants like Kaiser Permanente and major tech companies like Pandora.

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An ideal location

With easy access to both the city and the outdoors—like the redwood forest of Reinhardt Regional Park—Oakland represents the best of urban living and natural beauty.

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Our historic campus

The Oakland campus, home to Mills College, features redwood and eucalyptus groves, art museums, athletic facilities, and renowned architecture on 150-year-old grounds.

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A diverse student body

One of three Northeastern campuses that host both undergraduates and graduate students, Oakland offers unique opportunities for research and collaboration.

Fast facts: Northeastern in Oakland

With numerous thriving industries, Oakland offers abundant career opportunities for graduating students.

12.5K Alumni in the Bay Area
#1 Metro area in North America for fastest-growing tech companies

(Deloitte Fast 500, 2025)

#4 Rank of California's economy globally—larger than many countries

(IMF, 2025)

The Mills Institute

The Mills Institute advances gender and racial justice through research, programs, and partnerships that challenge systemic inequality and facilitate the full inclusion of women, gender non-binary individuals, and BIPOC and other historically marginalized communities.

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Oakland campus highlights

Oakland’s tech, entrepreneurship, and startup economics are well established—but that doesn’t mean these sectors aren’t still growing. Our campus here is designed to help you advance in these industries and more.

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An interdisciplinary approach

Our interdisciplinary graduate portfolio covers tech, business, public policy, education, design, and biotechnology.

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An entrepreneurial focus

The Oakland campus specializes in entrepreneurship and features a range of focused programs to support entrepreneurs at every stage of development.

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A modern campus

The campus’s XR Lab, makerspace, science labs, and art studios feature up-to-date technology and equipment to allow for research and innovation.

Plan a visit

Schedule a campus visit to meet with a Northeastern representative, get answers to all of your questions, and see what it’s like to study in Oakland.

Address
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613

Phone
510.430.2255

Schedule a visit