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Northeastern for Indian Students

Boston, Massachusetts, USA (+ London, Vancouver, Silicon Valley)

One of the fastest-rising US universities, famous for its co-op model — 12-18 months of paid work experience integrated into the degree. Strong CS, Engineering, Business, Analytics. In the same city as Harvard, MIT, and Boston University.

Top 40

US Ranking

12-18mo

Co-op Experience

6+

Global Campuses

100+

Students Guided

Undergraduate (Test-Optional) Masters (CS, Data Science, Analytics) MBA (D'Amore-McKim)

What Makes Northeastern Different

The Co-op Model (Major Advantage)

Students alternate between academic semesters and paid full-time professional placements. Graduate with 12-18 months of real work experience, corporate exposure, and stronger job readiness than most peers. Co-op frequently leads to full-time job offers from employers.

Multiple Campuses & Pathways

Boston (main), London, Vancouver, Silicon Valley, Oakland. Some students may be admitted to global campuses or NU.in/Global Scholars programs. Understand campus placement carefully when applying.

Rising Selectivity

Northeastern has become increasingly selective, especially for CS, Engineering, and Business. It should no longer be treated as a “safe” private university.

Dr. Karan Gupta's tip: Some students think “It's just another Boston university.” In reality, the co-op system is a serious employability advantage, selectivity has risen sharply, and early strategy matters. Students who value career outcomes and industry exposure benefit significantly. Talk to us.

Northeastern Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

  • Strong grades (CBSE, ISC, IB, Cambridge)
  • SAT/ACT test-optional (strong scores help)
  • Common App + essays and recommendations
  • Extracurriculars and initiative valued

Masters

  • CS & Software Engineering
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Engineering, Finance, Project Mgmt
  • Health Sciences, Public Policy

MBA (D'Amore-McKim)

  • Experiential learning focus
  • Analytics & leadership
  • Optional co-op/internship
  • Strong Boston corporate access

Costs & Budget (International Students)

Tuition & Living

  • Undergraduate: ~$63,000–$68,000/year
  • Master's: ~$35,000–$60,000/year (program-dependent)
  • MBA: ~$90,000–$110,000 total (D'Amore-McKim)
  • Living costs: ~$1,500–$2,300/month | ~$18,000–$28,000/year
  • Total estimated annual budget: ~$81,000–$96,000/year (tuition + Boston living)
  • Note: Co-op income can significantly offset living costs
  • Approximate for recent intake cycles — Study in USA | Cost Calculator

Scholarships

  • UG: Merit scholarships; early application improves chances
  • Graduate: Funding varies; limited for professional programs
  • MBA: Merit scholarships for strong candidates
  • Read: Scholarships Guide | Education Loans

KGC Students at Northeastern

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Aryan Balani

Northeastern

Throughout my college application process, I was assisted by Dr. Gupta and his team. It was an amazing experience working with them, as everyone was extremely helpful.

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Arpit Gupta

Northeastern

One thing that I really appreciate about KGC is that special care is taken to ensure that everything is legal. Important because I had heard that counselors sometimes cut corners.

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Archit Manek

Northeastern

I always wanted to study abroad and now it's come true thanks to KGC. The entire application process can be intimidating unless you have someone to guide you through it.

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FAQs

Does Northeastern accept CBSE/ISC students?
Yes. Strong academic performance and extracurriculars are important. Northeastern evaluates career readiness, academic strength, and professional alignment.
Is SAT required for Northeastern?
Currently test-optional. Strong scores help if submitted.
Do Northeastern master's programs require GRE?
Depends on program — many are GRE-optional.
Is Boston expensive for students?
Yes — housing and living costs are relatively high. Estimated $1,500-$2,300/month. However, co-op income can significantly offset costs.
Does co-op help with jobs?
Yes. Many students receive full-time job offers from co-op employers. Students often graduate with 12-18 months of real work experience, significantly improving employability.
What are Northeastern's global campuses?
Boston (main), London, Vancouver, Silicon Valley, Oakland, and more. Some students may be admitted to global campuses or NU.in/Global Scholars programs. Understand campus placement carefully when applying.

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