International Students
Join a Global Community
Northeastern is a truly global university, with more than 7,000 international students studying here each year.
Applicants interested in joining our diverse community need:
- An online application
- Proof of English Language Proficiency, which can be achieved by submitting official TOEFL (TOEFL code: 4999), IELTS, or PTE exam scores
- Official academic transcripts, which all applicants are responsible for providing a certified translation of if not in English. Those transcripts can be:
- High school transcripts
- Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Associate degree transcript, stating degree conferral and date
Some programs may have additional requirements, such as a letter of recommendation, resumé, or statement of purpose. Applicants should visit the page of their program of choice to ensure they submit all required materials.
If an international student is admitted into their desired program and chooses to enroll, they will then need to complete a myISSI request along with the required support documents for an I-20.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so students can apply throughout the year. There are specific deadlines for each term, however.
| Term | Summer 2019 | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Complete: Out-of-Country Deadline | March 4, 2019 | July 1, 2019 | November 4, 2019 |
| Application Complete: In-Country Deadline | March 25, 2019 | July 29, 2019 | November 25, 2019 |
| Enrollment Confirmation Deadline: Out of Country | March 11, 2019 | July 8, 2019 | November 11, 2019 |
| Enrollment Confirmation Deadline: In Country | April 1, 2019 | August 5, 2019 | December 2, 2019 |
| Initial I-20 Request Deadline | March 18, 2019 | July 15, 2019 | November 11, 2019 |
| Transfer I-20 Request Deadline | April 15, 2019 | August 12, 2019 | December 2, 2019 |
| Undergraduate Term Start Dates | May 6, 2019 | September 3, 2019 | January 6, 2020 |
Global Pathways Program
International students who do not meet the entry requirements for their desired degree can enroll in Northeastern’s Global Pathways Program, which will help boost their English language skills and academic knowledge before they enroll in a bachelor’s degree program.
Students who have completed 50 undergraduate credits can earn a bachelor’s degree in just 21 months, or others can join the American Classroom Program, which is a part of Global Pathways. Through the American Classroom Program, students can earn up to eight to 16 credits that can later be applied toward their bachelor’s degree. More information can be found on the College of Professional Studies website.