Located in Boston and founded in 1898, Northeastern is a private, nonprofit university that offers degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Home to more than 35 specialized research and education centers, we are a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement and interdisciplinary research that responds to global and societal needs. Northeastern’s research enterprise is strategically focused on building interdisciplinary teams to solve global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Institutes in mission-critical fields fuel research partnerships with industry, government, and academia. Northeastern joined the NAC CESU in 2012.

Northeastern University offers the following areas of expertise.

• Biochemistry
• Bioengineering
• Biology
• Chemistry and Chemical Biology
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Cultures, Societies and Global Studies
• History
• Marine and Environmental Sciences