

Thank you for choosing Khoury College. All applicants must submit an online application through our system. Consult the resources below to begin your application today.
Admissions for the MS in Game Science and Design program is held through the College of Arts, Media and Design. Admissions for the MS in Robotics program is held through the College of Engineering.
For information about the Align MSCS and MSDS programs, go to our Align apply page.
If you have questions, please email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu.
Admissions for the MS in Health Informatics program is held through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Contact information MS in Health Informatics can be found through the Bouvé College page.
Thank you for choosing Khoury College. All applicants must submit an online application through our system. Consult the resources below to begin your application today.
Admissions for the MS in Game Science and Design program is held through the College of Arts, Media and Design. Admissions for the MS in Robotics program is held through the College of Engineering.
For information about the Align MSCS and MSDS programs, go to our Align apply page.
If you have questions, please email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu.
Admissions for the MS in Health Informatics program is held through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Contact information MS in Health Informatics can be found through the Bouvé College page.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your application status to be updated.
Admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis, on the following dates:
September 18
October 16
November 1 (Final decision date for international applicants)
December 15 (Final decision date for domestic applicants)
After decisions are released, students will have two weeks (10 business days) from receipt of their decision to enroll and submit their $100 deposit.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your application status to be updated.
Admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis, on the following dates:
September 18
October 16
November 1 (Final decision date for international applicants)
December 15 (Final decision date for domestic applicants)
After decisions are released, students will have two weeks (10 business days) from receipt of their decision to enroll and submit their $100 deposit.
Thank you for choosing Khoury College. All applicants must submit an online application through our system. Consult the resources below to begin your application today.
Admissions for the MS in Game Science and Design program is held through the College of Arts, Media and Design. Admissions for the MS in Robotics program is held through the College of Engineering.
For information about the Align MSCS and MSDS programs, go to our Align apply page.
If you have questions, please email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu.
Admissions for the MS in Health Informatics program is held through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Contact information MS in Health Informatics can be found through the Bouvé College page.
Thank you for choosing Khoury College. All applicants must submit an online application through our system. Consult the resources below to begin your application today.
Admissions for the MS in Game Science and Design program is held through the College of Arts, Media and Design. Admissions for the MS in Robotics program is held through the College of Engineering.
For information about the Align MSCS and MSDS programs, go to our Align apply page.
If you have questions, please email khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu.
Admissions for the MS in Health Informatics program is held through the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Contact information MS in Health Informatics can be found through the Bouvé College page.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your application status to be updated.
Admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis, on the following dates:
September 18
October 16
November 1 (Final decision date for international applicants)
December 15 (Final decision date for domestic applicants)
After decisions are released, students will have two weeks (10 business days) from receipt of their decision to enroll and submit their $100 deposit.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your application status to be updated.
Admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis, on the following dates:
September 18
October 16
November 1 (Final decision date for international applicants)
December 15 (Final decision date for domestic applicants)
After decisions are released, students will have two weeks (10 business days) from receipt of their decision to enroll and submit their $100 deposit.
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): October 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: December 11
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): October 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: December 11
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): October 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: December 11
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): October 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: December 11
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to Vancouver campus (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: August 1
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to Vancouver campus (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: August 1
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to Vancouver campus (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: August 1
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
International students applying to Vancouver campus (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
International students applying to U.S. campuses (including those living in and out of the country): April 15*
Domestic students applying to all campuses: August 1
*Deadline is subject to change.
Applications will be read on a rolling basis as they are received.
Please note that the campus preference you list on your application is only a preference and is not binding—an application for the MSCS program is applicable for all campuses and subject to campus capacity limits.
If program is offered in multiple locations, applicants are required to select a first and second choice campus, as the capacity limit in each location varies.
Northeastern appreciates the commitment of all of our incoming students, and please contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team at khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu should you have any questions.
Please note that the campus preference you list on your application is only a preference and is not binding—an application for the MSCS program is applicable for all campuses and subject to campus capacity limits.
If program is offered in multiple locations, applicants are required to select a first and second choice campus, as the capacity limit in each location varies.
Northeastern appreciates the commitment of all of our incoming students, and please contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team at khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu should you have any questions.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Please note that the campus preference you list on your application is only a preference and is not binding—an application for the MSCS program is applicable for all campuses and subject to campus capacity limits.
If program is offered in multiple locations, applicants are required to select a first and second choice campus, as the capacity limit in each location varies.
Northeastern appreciates the commitment of all of our incoming students, and please contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team at khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu should you have any questions.
Please note that the campus preference you list on your application is only a preference and is not binding—an application for the MSCS program is applicable for all campuses and subject to campus capacity limits.
If program is offered in multiple locations, applicants are required to select a first and second choice campus, as the capacity limit in each location varies.
Northeastern appreciates the commitment of all of our incoming students, and please contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team at khoury-gradschool@northeastern.edu should you have any questions.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100, IELTS = 7.5, or Duolingo = 125
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100, IELTS = 7.5, or Duolingo = 125
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100, IELTS = 7.5, or Duolingo = 125
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100, IELTS = 7.5, or Duolingo = 125
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
Students are considered domestic if they:
If the above do not apply, the student is considered international.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
GPA minimums
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
8.0 on a 10.0 scale
80 on a 100 scale
Please upload a PDF copy of your transcripts to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed. For international students – a WES evaluation is not required.
Test score minimums
We are currently waiving the GRE requirement per the University-wide policy. You may apply without a GRE. If you wish to submit GRE scores, we will consider them as a supplementary material only.
Transcript requirements
Transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (AKA after high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), degree certificate(s) are also required. If transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).
For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
Also include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should also be included in the scanned copy.
English proficiency tests
TOEFL = 100 or IELTS = 7.5
Note: We will not super-score the IELTS or TOEFL.
At this time we accept all At Home versions of the English Language Tests.
International students may waive the English Language Test ONLY IF they have received a 4+ year degree (Bachelor’s or doctoral) in a country where English is an official language.
The following circumstances do not qualify for a waiver:
Please upload a PDF copy of your test scores to the application – we will not review unless this step is completed.
The statement of purpose is important for determining an applicant’s motivation and conviction in applying for their desired program. We are looking for specific and driven statements of purpose. The statement is a good place for applicants to contextualize their educational experience. We recommend a length of 1000 words – however, this is a guideline and not a hard limit.
For students who are applying directly from undergrad, we recommend two academic and one professional reference. For students who are applying from the workforce, we recommend two professional and one academic reference. These are guidelines and not requirements. Recommenders must submit letters via the link provided by the application portal—we cannot accept letters via third-party systems such as Interfolio.
The Office of Global Services is the best resource for information regarding the I-20 process. Click here for information including deadlines and frequently asked questions.
If you cannot meet the I-20 deadline for your semester of enrollment, you may need to defer your enrollment to a future term. Feel free to contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team or the Office of Global Services with any questions.
The Office of Global Services is the best resource for information regarding the I-20 process. Click here for information including deadlines and frequently asked questions.
If you cannot meet the I-20 deadline for your semester of enrollment, you may need to defer your enrollment to a future term. Feel free to contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team or the Office of Global Services with any questions.
The Office of Global Services is the best resource for information regarding the I-20 process. Click here for information including deadlines and frequently asked questions.
If you cannot meet the I-20 deadline for your semester of enrollment, you may need to defer your enrollment to a future term. Feel free to contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team or the Office of Global Services with any questions.
The Office of Global Services is the best resource for information regarding the I-20 process. Click here for information including deadlines and frequently asked questions.
If you cannot meet the I-20 deadline for your semester of enrollment, you may need to defer your enrollment to a future term. Feel free to contact the Khoury Graduate Admissions Team or the Office of Global Services with any questions.
Contact: ogs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-2310
Contact: sfs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-5899
Contact: ogs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-2310
Contact: sfs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-5899
Contact: ogs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-2310
Contact: sfs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-5899
Contact: ogs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-2310
Contact: sfs@northeastern.edu or 617-373-5899