Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 23,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northeastern University - Boston Campus

  CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 7.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 100

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Experiential Learning

Co-op makes the Northeastern graduate education richer and more meaningful. It provides master’s students with up to 12 months of professional experience that helps them develop the knowledge, awareness, perspective, and confidence to develop rich careers. In addition to the esteemed faculty, many students enroll in the master’s programs largely because of the successful co-op program.

Graduate students typically have an experiential work opportunity following their second semester. This could be a six- to eight-month co-op or a three- to four-month summer internship. Those who initially experience co-op may have the opportunity to seek an internship for the following summer, or vice versa.

Student participation in experiential education provides enhanced:

• Learning
• Maturity, responsibility, and self-knowledge
• Technical expertise
• Occupational information
• Job seeking and job success skills
• Networking opportunities with those in desired career paths

Northeastern’s co-op program is based on a unique educational strategy which recognizes that classroom learning only provides some of the skills students will need to succeed in their professional lives. Our administration, faculty, and staff are dedicated to the university’s mission to “educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment.” Co-op is closely integrated with our course curriculum and our advising system. The team of graduate co-op faculty within the Khoury College of Computer Sciences provides support for students in preparing for and succeeding on their co-ops.

Scholarships

• Important Update from NEU's College of Engineering regarding to Scholarship:  As part of our strategic initiative, we are excited to announce a 25% tuition scholarship to all students admitted to COE's MS programs in the regional campuses for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 (FY26 cycle). Students admitted to the Boston campus are not eligible for this 25% scholarship. This scholarship is stackable with other scholarships but the combined scholarship should not exceed 50% of the tuition.

• Students who register within the first week of registration opening could qualify for a generous $1,000 scholarship.
  We kindly request that you reach out to admitted students to ensure they are aware of this opportunity. This initiative applies to all colleges and programs, including Master's, Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's Completion, Undergrad Certificate, and Professional Doctorate programs. This initiative is applicable from June 6th to June 30th, 2024. Additionally, students who enrolled after May 20th and have not yet registered are also eligible to participate.+

Winter/Spring (January) 2025 Scholarship Update

• All scholarships are applicable to Masters and Grad Certs only
• The 5% Global Learner Award is added to student records at time of application submission
• The 2% + Free Grad Learning Enrichment Badge will be applied after add/drop date
• The 15-20% January 2025 Tuition Scholarships (Seattle, Silicon Valley, Oakland only) are added in Slate after the student has been admitted but before their award letter has been released
• These scholarships are set up to max out at a total combined scholarship value of 50% - so if someone comes through the system with combined value at 40% already, they will only get 10% of the campus scholarship to max them at 50%.
• These scholarship offerings are NOT deferrable to another term.

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.