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Top-ranked, highly selective, and an R1 research university, the Graduate School of Engineering at Northeastern University combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and convergent research to prepare the next generation of engineering leaders to address the complex challenges of global society.
More than 45 Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificates are offered across five engineering departments in traditional disciplines and applied areas of study. PlusOne accelerated master’s degrees are also available for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Northeastern.
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Developing Multifaceted Engineering Leaders
Our innovative educational approach, transformative research capabilities, and world-renowned cooperative education program give students the multidisciplinary knowledge and experience to maximize their opportunity for career advancement and success in their chosen field.
Graduate students can participate in our No. 1 ranked signature cooperative education program, which combines rigorous academics with professional practice giving students up to 8 months of employment in their chosen field. Additionally, an Experiential PhD program provides PhD students opportunities such as internships, fellowships, practicums, LEADERs (combines research and professional skills in industry or public sector) and special initiative programs.
An R1 research university, Northeastern is in the top-tier for Research activity among U.S. colleges and universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Participate in groundbreaking convergent research with our esteemed Faculty in 20 multidisciplinary research centers and institutes funded with eight federal agencies to push the bounds of innovation to new heights.
When you join Northeastern, you join a diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community of talented students from around the world. The college has over 60 student organizations in addition to university-wide activities and resources, a PhD Network, and opportunities to participate in research, numerous events and lectures, as well as regional and national competitions, to name a few.
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Flexibility
Our master’s programs have electives and concentrations, as well as a thesis option, while some PhD programs have tracks. Students can choose research areas and experiential learning opportunities that align with their interests. An interdisciplinary PhD program is also available. Select programs are offered part-time, online or in hybrid formats.
Graduate Certificates
A Graduate Certificate is another way for students to personalize their path with a specialization in an area of their choice. Over 15 graduate certificates are available. Certificates can be taken in addition to or in combination with a master’s degree, or provide a pathway to a master’s degree in Northeastern’s College of Engineering. Certificates are also available for PhD students. Students should consult with their faculty advisor regarding these options.
Locations
Programs are offered in Boston, Massachusetts—known for high-tech, biotech, and academia—and some are also offered in innovation hubs across Northeastern’s global network in the U.S. and in Canada.
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Recent Student News
Bridging Engineering and Policy Through Climate Finance
Aayushi Mishra, PhD ’28, civil and environmental engineering, researches how climate change affects the municipal bond market, with the goal of disrupting what she calls the “Climate Debt Doom Loop.” After graduation, she plans to return to industry to continue working on behalf of communities most affected by climate change.
New Skills and Experience Igniting a Passion for Bioengineering
Maya Einhorn, E/MS ’26, combined bioengineering and biochemistry, is currently an undergraduate research assistant at the Dai Lab at Northeastern. With two co-ops and ongoing research experience under her belt, Einhorn is eager to further explore opportunities in the stem cell field.
Grit, Science, and Good Hands
Victus Kordorwu, PhD’26, chemical engineering, is a graduate researcher at the Advanced Drug Delivery Research and Lustig Lab at Northeastern. Driven by grit and a belief in science as a force for human good, he hopes to bridge academic research and industry experience to make an impact in the biopharmaceutical field—in the United States, Ghana, and beyond.
SDS Lab PhD Student Wins Google TPU Research Cloud Award for AI Weather Prediction
Diyali Goswami, MS’24, PhD, civil and environmental engineering, who develops machine learning and AI methods for weather prediction at the Northeastern University Sustainability and Data Sciences Laboratory (SDS Lab), has won a prestigious award through a highly competitive international proposal process.