Corporations, government, and cities all look to higher education to tackle and solve societal problems. Northeastern, with its long-held emphasis on applied research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and urban engagement, stands out in this regard.   

Our partnerships with academia, government agencies, industry, and research institutes position us well to conduct and apply high-impact research in science, engineering, urban and public policy, and emerging fields. We pursue applied research with an interdisciplinary focus and a commitment to accelerating the translation of fundamental research to commercial application.

Northeastern is a leader in engaging its urban community. We have identified changing societal needs and responded  by forging academic and community-service partnerships designed to improve the quality of urban life and to provide learning opportunities for our students. Our work on economic development, affordable housing, public education, and urban health care demonstrates our influence as one of the nation's premier urban universities.