Northeastern University (officially NU, formerly NEU), is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern has six colleges and offers 65 undergraduate majors. At the graduate level, the University offers more than 125 programs and awards masters, doctoral, and professional degrees in law and business.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. The University is the home of more than 35 specialized research and education centers. Northeastern is classified as a RU/H Research Extensive institution (high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of teaching. Northeastern's faculty members have garnered national and international recognition for their achievements in teaching and research. Several Guggenheim Fellows are currently or have been previously associated with the University. Also counted among Northeastern's distinguished faculty are a MacArthur Foundation "Genius Award" winner and a former NASA Astronaut.

Northeastern’s innovative Cooperative Education (co-op) program was one of the first of its kind in the world. Through the co-op program, students complete eight semesters of full-time study and up to three semesters of paid full-time work. In 2003, U.S. News ranked Northeastern #1 for Best Co-ops/Internships. The university has a large selection of corporate and non-profit co-op partners both in the United States and abroad. Employers include top ranked international law firms, banks, and corporations and many of the Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Disney, and Procter & Gamble. Participating students receive the undergraduate degree in five years. A four year option is also available for most majors with fewer co-ops. Northeastern was ranked, back to back in 2008 and 2009, #1 by the Princeton Review for "Best Internships/Career Services."

Northeastern’s current 70+-acre award winning campus is located in the Fenway Cultural District of Boston. In 2007, the Princeton Review rated Northeastern as one of the top colleges in the Northeast. Northeastern ranked No. 4 in Forbes Magazine as one of "America's Most Entrepreneurial Campuses." The School of Architecture was ranked #12 by the Key Institute National Rankings.

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