Northeastern University in the Bay Area
Study at one of two state-of-the-art campuses in Silicon Valley and Oakland
Northeastern University has led the way in experience-based education for more than 125 years. Every day, our students reinforce their knowledge and see how they can make an impact in the world through a combination of industry-focused classroom instruction and real-world learning.
Our campuses in Oakland and Silicon Valley offer industry-focused degrees in business, leadership, technology, and more that help motivated students like you become competitive job applicants upon graduation. As a Bay Area student, you’ll also be able to:
- Learn from expert faculty members who live and work in the area, connecting you with the latest trends in your chosen field.
- Choose flexible full-time or part-time programs based on your personal and professional needs.
- Take on co-ops and internships with employer partners to boost your resumé and put your learning into action.
Advance your career in the Bay Area
“Northeastern was a clear choice for me. Cooperative education was one of the biggest factors in my decision, and the alumni network is also great.” —Haseeb Khan, Master of Science in Information Systems
Which campus is right for you? Take a closer look at each one here:
Oakland
Study on a sprawling, state-of-the-art campus nestled in the Oakland hills, with plenty of access to expert professors, research opportunities, and the Bay Area’s thriving arts, culture, and startup scenes.
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Silicon Valley
Connect with peers, professors, and potential employers alike in the heart of downtown San Jose, just moments away from some of the biggest names in tech and innovation.
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About the Campuses
- Connect with local professors who are plugged into the Bay Area’s industries and global scholars with ties to campuses across our campus network.
- Access multimedia classrooms, collaboration spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities at the Silicon Valley campus, located in downtown San Jose.
- Enjoy a vibrant, culturally diverse landscape at our Oakland campus, which was formed after a historic merger with Mills College.
- Take advantage of comprehensive resources, including research funding, on-campus events, student interest groups and clubs, and networking channels.
About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.
Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.