Conveniently located in the South Lake Union neighborhood, home to a wide variety of tech companies and innovative businesses, the Seattle campus is a great location for graduate students looking to gain valuable employment opportunities.
A Top Ranked American University!
• Ranked 42nd Best National University (US News & World Report, 2014)
• Ranked 1st for Best Internships/Career Services (Princeton Review)
• Ranked 1st for Best Co-ops/Internships (U.S. News and World Report)
• Ranked #4 in “Best up-and-coming” university in the USA (US News & World Report)
• Ranked #4 in “America’s Most Entrepreneurial Campuses” (Forbes)
• Graded A+ for Job Placement (BusinessWeek)
• Over 100 years old, Northeastern started the first Co-op course of its kind.
• Get up to 18 months of work experience between your studies.
Over 6,000 Co-op job placements per year and over 2500 employers in 160 cities and over 86 countries. Northeastern University co-op students can work anywhere in the world and do their co-op with great companies like Apple, Google, General Electric, HSBC, Novartis, Procter & Gamble, and the US White House.
90% of graduates from 2006-2012 were employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within 9 months of graduation.
The number of outstanding universities located in the city is the reason Boston is considered one of the intellectual capitals of the world. More than 50 colleges and universities call Boston home, and this large student population – about 300,000, including an international student population of about 20,000, contributes significantly to the overall population of the city and to the dynamic feel of the downtown area.
Students interested in studying in Boston can take the Global Pathways course at Northeastern University. They can also apply for direct entry to Merrimack College, which is located 40km north of Boston.
Population: 6.4 million metro area
Average Winter Temperature: 2 C
Average Summer Temperature: 27 C
Professional Sports: NBA Basketball Boston Celtics, NHL Hockey Boston Bruins, NFL Football New England Patriots, and MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox
Top Employers: Universities and Colleges, Fidelity Investments, State Street Financial, Akamai Technology, and Boston Scientific
Major Industries: Education, Biotechnology, Finance, and Technology.
Boston is well known for its rich history and culture, educational institutions and sports facilities.
Boston is home to many professional sports teams in fields ranging from hockey, baseball, basketball and football. These teams include the Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots, as well as the Boston Celtics, and the Boston Red Sox, who play at historic Fenway Park.
There are plenty of exciting and varied things to do in and around Boston City! Below are just a few:
• Watch a Red Sox Game at Fenway Park
• Play soccer or go for a run in one of the many parks
• Join one of the 200 student organizations on campus
• Visit the Museum of Fine Arts
• Study or relax at a casual coffee shop
• Travel to NYC or Philadelphia for a long weekend
• Go skiing or hiking in Vermont
• Practice your sailing in Plymouth
Seattle City:
Seattle is a coastal seaport city surrounded by mountains and lush evergreen forests that give the city its official nickname ‘the Emerald City’. It is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the US.
The city is famous for being the home of Microsoft and the original Starbucks, as well as the birthplace of grunge music. Many coffee houses, Pike Place Market, and the sparkling waters of Lake Union and Elliott Bay, make for great after-class experiences. Students enjoy big-city entertainment like the Experience Music Project, major league ballgames, unique shopping, and many museums and galleries. Seattle has a thriving technology economy and vibrant cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Population: 3.5 million (metro area)
Daytime high winter temperature: 47°F / 8°C average
Daytime high summer temperature: 75°F / 24°C average
Weather fact: Seattle is often referred to as ‘Rain City’ for its frequent cloudy and rainy weather
Professional Sports: Seattle Seahawks (football), Seattle Seahawks (soccer), Seattle Mariners (baseball), Seattle Storm (basketball)
Top Employers (by revenue): Costco Wholesale Corp., Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Starbucks Corp., Nordstrom Inc., Expedia Inc.
Major industries: Education (The University of Washington is the largest employer), Aerospace, Information and Communications (ICT companies include Microsoft, Amazon and Real Networks), Marine Technology, Healthcare
Seattle is home to a number of exceptional museums and historic landmarks. It is also a very picturesque.
• Roam Seattle’s many parks and outdoor spaces. These include Discovery Park, the largest city park in Seattle.
• Explore Pike Place Market, known for its excellent seafood and for being home to the first-ever Starbucks coffee shop.
• Seattle is home to a number of fantastic museums. Visit the Seattle Art Museum located Downtown, and the Henry Art Gallery, one of the biggest contemporary art galleries in Washington.
• Walk along the piers and promenade on Seattle’s Waterfront and marvel in the city’s magnificent views.
• Visit the Seattle Aquarium, and get excited by the fun and exciting ways you can see, touch and explore the underwater world.
• Shop Downtown in Seattle’s many malls, boutiques and independent stores. This retail hub offers numerous outlets selling a variety of items.
• Grab a bike and experience Seattle’s hilly terrain, and cycle on the city’s extensive bicycle trails and lanes.
• Watch a professional sports team
Northeastern University – 2+2 Program (Bachelor’s Completion Program)
Designed for students who have completed two years of undergraduate coursework−equivalent to 80 quarter or 60 semester credit hours−this fast-track degree completion program gives you the opportunity to finish your undergraduate studies and earn a bachelor’s degree from a top-ranked private university in Boston, Northeastern University.
