Northeastern University Reviews

  • 129 Reviews
  • Boston (MA)
  • Annual Tuition: $60,192
93% of 129 students said this degree improved their career prospects
90% of 129 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Victoria G
  • Reviewed: 6/26/2017
  • Degree: MBA in Marketing
"Attending Northeastern University was one of my greatest decisions. The professors have so much knowledge and experience and they truly want to help you succeed. The coursework is difficult and time consuming but definitely manageable. The campus is very safe and the school police are readily available for any issues. Although the MBA program is a major expense, I hope it will pay off in the end when I am able to reach the next level if my career and increase my salary."
Tamara Keeney
  • Reviewed: 6/10/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"Northeastern's focus on experiential education is a hallmark of the university and the part of my education that I value most. There are tremendous resources in terms of networking, professional development and internship placements. Outside of the six month co-op placements, it is an expectation that you will be interning or working part-time during classes. I graduated with a full resume and transitioned seamlessly into the workforce because it had been an integral part of my education. However, this part of Northeastern's culture is not for everyone. Any college experience is what you make of it, but I think this is especially true at Northeastern. Career services is available to connect you with the internships in their system, but I found that the internships most valuable to my career were found through my own searching on job boards and even craigslist. The university has strong ties with employers in most sectors, but I observed that they were most well-suited to make connections for the business students. Overall, I'd say that the experiential education focus of the school is its strongest asset. However, don't assume the system to work for you and your particular career path. Take chances you find outside of the university's list of opportunities. The faculty, as with any university, are hit or miss. I had a handful of professors who were fantastic and another handful that were clearly only teaching because it was part of their charge to be a researcher. Coursework was rigorous in the neuroscience program, but classmates were very collaborative and study groups were common. One of the big draws of Northeastern are amenities like the library, which have ample space for group study sessions and private study. My biggest challenge at Northeastern was its lack of diversity. The majority of students are either international students whose wealth is incomprehensible or upper middle class New Englanders who went to private high schools. I know that this is changing as the university's reputation grows and students from across the country come to Northeastern. However, I had a very difficult time as a first generation college student during my time there from 2009-2013. It's possible to find other students in this position - I eventually did - but it was a hard transition. Overall, my degree from Northeastern - in particular, my internship and co-op experiences - prepared me to succeed in the workforce. I will be attending graduate school this fall and know that the work experience I picked up while at Northeastern was a large factor in my acceptance and financial aid."
Male NEU Husky, Age 31
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Information Technology
"One of the best college to study in, great faculties, good extra curricular activities and an awesome location/city to stay in."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: MBA
"Northeastern has a wonderful location convenient to both students living in the Boston area and working professionals. I spent lots of time in the library, the Dodge computer lab, and the lounge in Dodge."
Dina M
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2017
  • Degree: Physics
"The Physics program at Northeastern University is pretty by all standards. What I like in particular is that they're more willing now to give students the chance to take courses in different but related fields to strengthen the school's focus on interdisciplinary research. My advisor and the lab I work with are also pretty amazing when I step back to think about it. We're doing top of the line work on mathematical epidemiology that's being done in very few other places and I'm very proud of the work we're able to produce."
Brian Wilcox
  • Reviewed: 3/9/2017
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"Northeastern served as a stepping stone for me to develop as an engineering and apply to other schools. Graduating in 3 years from a 5 year program opens a lot of doors and when you have a six month internship working for MIT that goes a long way. The co-op program allows you to do a lot of soul-searching and figure out what you like to do and understand what the workplace is like. I recommend Northeastern for those looking to get early work experience and figure out where they want to be in life. However, to truly succeed I believe it is necessary to enhance your classroom experience with extra-curricular activities, research opportunities, and making the most of your co-ops. People enrolling should be aware that the tuition is hefty and unless you have financial aid debt accumulates quickly."
Nik
  • Reviewed: 3/5/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"Northeastern University has grown a lot over the years. They have added many majors and reached out to the students to give them the best chance at the career they want. Their co-op program is the best and really helps you on your way to a successful career. I am on co-op now and while I do not necessarily see myself doing this exact job, I definitely love the environment and the company. I will be applying here again after graduation (in a different department). But without Northeastern's program (and available volunteer experience that's helped me get this co-op job), I wouldn't be where I am today. I am eternally grateful."
Isra abdelhadi
  • Reviewed: 2/26/2017
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"I am in the linguistics program,in Northeastern Illinois University .It is a wonderful program with amazing instructors.There are many students from different countries.The education there is very good .I hope every student enroll in this university."
Danielle
  • Reviewed: 2/14/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"Northeastern's co-op program provided me with experience and it was great for networking. Unfortunately the class sizes were large and many of the counselors on campus were not particularly helpful. Northeastern spends more money on flat screen TVS than things that their students actually need, but I did get a lot out of the experience. Northeastern is a good place for people that are going to work to grab opportunities."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Counseling
"Northeastern provides students with incredible amounts of resources and opportunities to ensure that they have every chance to succeed. Quality professors, a beautiful campus, and access to an incredible city made for an excellent graduate school experience."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Education
"I believe I learned so much from going to Northeastern. I loved the campus. It is as if you are in a small town in the big city. It was the perfect fit for me!"
Sach Nguyen
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Organizational Leadership
"I am a returning student of Northeastern University. Northeastern University has prepared me well for the workforce with my Bachelor Degree. I am currently pursuing the Master Program. I believe this new educational experience will take me to the next phase of my career. I appreciate your consideration. Thank you -Sach"
Bakhai
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Information Technology
"Northeastern is one of the best colleges and I love the feel of the college, the location and the environment. They have many non-study activities, faculties and staff are awesome. The crowd in Northeastern is unbeatable, as well as the college placements are awesome."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Sociology
"The campus and facilities were nice and the location is wonderful. There were some good professors in my department but some really difficult ones as well, which made my time less pleasant."
Lindsey Hoffman
  • Reviewed: 12/27/2016
  • Degree: Business Administration
"The Full-Time MBA program at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University is truly unlike any other. The hands-on experiential learning curriculum through a 6 month co-op learning assignment, weekly networking opportunities with Boston employers, and commitment to building a diverse class through global recruitment is preparing me to be a global business leader. As a female looking to enter a male-dominated industry, the program has instilled a sense of confidence in me through its Women in MBA organization and partnering with female mentors. The faculty may have degrees from the highest academic institutions in the world, but they are also the most approachable that I have ever had. Everyone---from the school librarian to the academic advisors to the Graduate Career Center---wants to see you succeed. They encourage you to take risks and get outside of one's comfort zone. My education at Northeastern University is opening my eyes to the business world and giving me the toolkit of skills that I need to achieve my professional career goals. I can say that I bleed Red and Black-Go Huskies!"
Monica Harvey
  • Reviewed: 12/20/2016
  • Degree: Finance
"Northeastern University is a top notch university located in Boston MA. The education I received there both in the classroom and outside of the classroom is second to none. Their Co-op program prepares students for thier future careers in the best possible way. My experience and education allowed me to secure positions with #1 rated international companies like GE Capital where I beyond prepared to compete and excel above the rest. Further, due to my preparedness, I secured high level position with a #1 rated banking institution where I developed and successfully ran thier West Coast business portfolio operations and grew their program to a multi million dollar division with over 11,000 clients. I am now back at Northeastern to pursue my dual Masters degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship. I'm so excited to be back in the classroom at this university where I have the chance to learn from the brightest and cultivate my personal development and growth with the most diligent and strong platform and support network i could ask for as I venture into the next phase of my career/life, which will be running my own business. Thank you Northeastern University for surrounding and arming me with the tools required for success. I look forward to paying it back throughout my life in many ways."
M K
  • Reviewed: 12/19/2016
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"Northeastern University is great for its co op program feature. This was my main reason for choosing this university. It gave me much needed experience and helped me to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. While expensive I was able to subsidize costs through scholarships and on campus jobs. The location is great in that you have access to other colleges and universities. Diversity was  an issue during my time as I was often the only person of color in classes. However strong cultural groups and community helped with that."
Jennifer Ngo
  • Reviewed: 9/22/2016
  • Degree: Business Administration
"Northeastern University offers a 5 year program where, starting your third year, you work at 6-month coops that you must apply and interview for. This will help you improve your interview skills and boosts your resume for after graduation. Their study abroad programs are also very easy to apply for and relatively cheap. They offer summer semesters abroad and "dialog of civilizations" which are less than two months long and extremely fun. While the campus is small, Northeastern is located in Boston where it is surrounded by many other colleges and there are three train stops on campus that allows you to explore the rest of Boston. There are plenty of delicious food to eat and activities in the city to do. There are also a lot of bars and clubs to party at, and Boston's public transportation is easy, as well as the ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft."
IB
  • Reviewed: 9/11/2016
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"It is diverse and in Boston where you can connect with people from all walk of life and backgrounds and have an opportunity to experience life. The engineering program is rigorous and with the coop program you are able to apply all the theories in the class to the workplace."
Chinwe Nwankwo
  • Reviewed: 9/10/2016
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Northeastern University is a great school; there are certainly many qualified lecturers from many worldwide renowned Universities. The curriculum is challenging therefore you are better prepared to confidently enter the workforce knowing that you will excel. I also do find that many employers are impressed with the work ethic and knowledge of job candidates from Northeastern University."