Applying

As the world leader in cooperative education, Northeastern connects as many as 100 students each co-op cycle with experiential learning opportunities at international organizations around the world.  These opportunities offer unique challenges beyond those posed by the domestic
co-op experience, so the University carefully selects and prepares candidates.

"International co-op requires a certain level of maturity, self-reliance, confidence and commitment," says Ketty Munaf Rosenfeld, Northeastern's director of international cooperative education. 

For those students in good academic standing who have a serious interest in pursuing an international opportunity, the following information should be considered when applying:

• Contact an international co-op counselor International Co-op who can work with you directly to create a customized plan
• Check out and learn more about Presidential Global Scholars Program
• Assess interests, skills, and future goals
• Join an international student group on campus that pertains to your area of interest
• Take classes and brush up on a second or third language
• Sign up for international co-op workshops (PDF attached)
• Explore additional international opportunities such as study abroad or an internship abroad.
• Obtain a valid passport