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Northeastern University - Seattle

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Seattle, Washington, US

401 Terry Avenue North, Seattle

Last updated: 15/03/2025
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About Northeastern University - Seattle

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a top-tier, nonprofit research university, grounded in experiential learning. Northeastern integrates academic coursework with professional work, research, service, and global learning opportunities in 128 countries.

Northeastern University—Seattle is dedicated to delivering an education that’s industry-responsive, employer-aligned, and student-centered. Northeastern is proud to be Washington State’s first private research university.

The establishment of Northeastern University in Seattle resulted from two years of in-depth discussions between the university and the Seattle community. Research revealed that Northeastern’s strengths in graduate education and research uniquely align with the region’s economic development and workforce needs.

Why Northeastern University - Seattle

Location: The Seattle regional campus, launched in 2013, is located in South Lake Union—an epicenter for innovation and discovery. Home to a wide variety of companies and institutions that share the university’s vision, South Lake Union serves as a hub for cutting-edge thought leaders who inspire, create, and execute on new technologies and research daily.

Industry-Aligned Graduate ProgramsThe University's portfolio of online and hybrid graduate degree and certificate programs fulfills the key needs of the region’s employers, and includes computer science, bioinformatics, global studies, and project management.

A Seattle Community PartnerIn addition to its graduate programs, Northeastern works to develop research collaborations with companies and institutions in Seattle. Faculty members hail from local industry leaders, including Boeing, Amazon, Twitter, and Microsoft, and they work to ensure Northeastern's academic programs are geared toward the needs and goals of their partners.

Experiential LearningNortheastern’s unique educational approach seamlessly fuses rigorous classroom study with real-world applications, offering an unparalleled learning experience. This distinctive approach empowers  graduates to navigate their lives and careers with exceptional competence, making meaningful contributions to the world. Northeastern students are connected to a vast network comprising over 3,300 employers across 136 countries.
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Institution Details


Founded
1898
School ID
2537
Institution Type
Private

Cost and Duration


Average application fee
No data available - $100.00 USD
Average graduate program
One Year
Average undergraduate program
Less than a month
Cost of living
$20,880.00 USD / Year
Average gross tuition
$22,380.24 USD / First Year

Average Time to Receive Letter of Acceptance


January - April
N/A
May - August
N/A
September - December
N/A

Top Disciplines


Business, Management and Economics
60%
Sciences
20%
Engineering and Technology
16%
Other
4%

Program LevelsProgram levels for Northeastern University - Seattle include: 17 Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degrees


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