Northeastern University's College of Engineering in Boston is one of the largest engineering schools in the US by graduate enrolment. It is best known for information systems, data analytics engineering, engineering management, robotics, electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering, all linked to Northeastern's co-op model. Choose it for an engineering master's with paid industry experience in Boston.
Boston, United States
Official website: coe.northeastern.edu
Northeastern University, Boston
Top 40 in the US (U.S. News)
Paid co-op placements for many master's students
$34,000 – $66,000
International students, master's (lower) and undergraduate (higher) before aid
$22,000 – $28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on coe.northeastern.edu before you apply.
MS Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Data Analytics Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Robotics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
One of the largest graduate engineering schools in the US.
Co-op placements with Boston's technology, biotech and engineering firms.
Information systems and data analytics master's popular with international students.
Graduates join Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Raytheon, Boston Dynamics and Wayfair.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Co-op experience often leads to full-time job offers.
Undergrad
1 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The college sits on Northeastern's urban campus with the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, labs and residence halls close together.
Boston is a major technology and biotech hub with a huge student population. Rent is among the highest in the US.
Form I-20 issued by Northeastern
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Graduate engineering programmes review applications with priority deadlines around 1 January for fall and 1 September for spring. Undergraduate applications to Northeastern close 1 January 2027.
Information systems, data analytics engineering, engineering management and electrical and computer engineering admit for fall and spring. Robotics admits in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. Northeastern's Office of Global Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Information systems, data analytics engineering, engineering management, robotics and electrical and computer engineering are the most popular. Admission needs a relevant bachelor's degree and TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0; the GRE is optional for many programmes.
Some graduate programmes offer partial tuition awards, and research students can apply for assistantships. Co-op earnings also help cover costs. Check the college's funding pages.
