Rankings
How every major ranking places Northeastern University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 16 | $36,783 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $49,257 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 11 | $35,910 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $34,758 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 10 | $49,257 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $49,257 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $49,257 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 8 | $49,257 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 7 | $37,980 | See → |
| Social sciences | 7 | $47,648 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $49,257 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $26,802 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $63,300 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $33,600 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at Northeastern University
The job market for Northeastern University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Northeastern University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $47,648 a year; half of Northeastern University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $32,918 and $49,257. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $63,300, economics, finance & accounting $26,802.
How is Northeastern University ranked?
Northeastern University is ranked #384 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Computer Science & Information Systems (#197) and Communication & Media Studies (#201–250).
How many postgraduate courses does Northeastern University offer?
110 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (16), public health & allied health (13) and medicine & clinical health (11).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Northeastern University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.