High School Students
Our International Community
When you arrive at Northeastern, you will encounter cultures and traditions from all over the world. We welcome applications from students who wish to be a part of this vibrant community. The International Student and Scholar Institute serves as the primary resource to international students representing more than 125 countries, and also organizes a variety of cross-cultural initiatives for all members of the University community. ISSI conducts orientation programs each semester, publishes a newsletter, and coordinates diversity education and leadership training programs. Its annual two-month cultural festival, International Carnevale, promotes interaction, understanding, and friendship among students and scholars of all nations and cultures.
The staff also assists nonimmigrant international students with immigration-related issues, including SEVIS compliance and related federal regulations, ensuring they maintain lawful student status. ISSI issues visa eligibility documents (forms I-20 and DS-2019), serves as a liaison for sponsored international students, and coordinates seminars on topics that range from employment/co-op to intercultural issues.
In addition, the ISSI has a Global Conservatory that houses an Intercultural Library and Resources Area that houses resource materials in many languages and offers a venue for events and programs with a cultural focus.
English Language
Center
The English
Language Center offers intensive classes for students whose primary language is
not English. The center also provides student conversation groups; monitored
laboratory sessions in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; counseling;
and assistance with University applications. Students may be accepted
into the University pending successful completion of the program.
Global Pathways
Pathways at Northeastern
University is your opportunity to experience life at a top American university
while preparing for your U.S. bachelor's or master's degree. Take challenging
and exciting courses, get involved in extracurricular activities like arts and
sports, and meet new people from around the world while studying at a
world-class university. And you'll be in Boston, one of the best university
locations in the world! The 9-month Pathways Program offers specialized areas
of academic study along with intensive English language training and university
study skills preparation. You can concentrate your studies in one of three
areas:
-Business and Social Sciences
-Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
-Physical and Life Sciences
Start the program in January, May, or September, and study with top professors who will prepare you for entry into the bachelor's or master's degree program of your choice.
Required Forms
International applicants are required to submit a Declaration of Finances Form (PDF) indicating availability of funds equal to the amount required to attend Northeastern and pay for living expenses for a full year.
If you are currently studying in the United States and you intend to enroll at Northeastern, you will need to complete the Transfer Notification for F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders Form (PDF).
Click here to obtain information on Financial Aid and Scholarships.