Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies offers career-focused master's and bachelor's degrees for working and international students, on the Boston campus and at Northeastern's campuses in other cities. It is best known for analytics, project management, informatics, regulatory affairs and leadership programmes, with experiential learning and flexible schedules. Choose it for a practical Northeastern degree with multiple start dates.
Boston, United States
Official website: cps.northeastern.edu
Northeastern University, Boston
Quarter-based terms with several start dates a year
Boston and Northeastern's campuses in other cities
$26,000 – $36,000
International students, master's programmes
$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 cps.northeastern.edu before you apply.
MPS Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MPS Informatics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Regulatory Affairs
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Practical master's degrees with several start dates a year.
Experiential learning projects with employers.
Regulatory affairs programmes linked to Boston's life sciences sector.
Graduates move into analytics, project management and regulatory roles with US employers.
STEM-designated analytics and informatics graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Regulatory affairs alumni join pharmaceutical and medical device firms.
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Boston-based students study on Northeastern's urban campus with its libraries, study spaces and residence options, close to Green Line stops.
Boston is a major technology, healthcare and education 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
The college reviews applications on a rolling basis for each quarter. International applicants should apply at least three to four months before the start date to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Analytics, project management and informatics start in fall, winter and spring. Regulatory affairs starts in fall and winter.
You need an F-1 student visa for on-campus study. Northeastern issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Online-only study does not qualify for an F-1 visa.
Analytics, project management, informatics and regulatory affairs are the most popular. Admission needs a bachelor's degree and TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5; the GRE is not required.
Some programmes offer partial tuition awards for international students. Check the college's financial aid pages for current offers.
