NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
An R1 research university, designed for impact
With employers at the table from day one, we co-create learning programs powered by experience—and research collaborations to meet challenges worldwide.
EDUCATION | RESEARCH | EXPERIENCE | PARTNERSHIP
A unique approach to learning and innovation
Northeastern aligns education and research with global and regional needs. In Arlington, a hub of technical innovation, security, defense, and policy, we partner with government, industry, and nonprofits to prepare learners for leadership in job roles of the future. We customize research collaborations, co-creating project plans to advance our shared goals.
Supporting Federal Employees in Career Transition
Your next chapter starts here. Northeastern University supports transitioning federal employees with flexible, high-impact graduate programs and tuition scholarships up to 25% of tuition costs—helping you navigate your next career move quickly and affordably.
Our Key offerings
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STUDENTS
In-demand degrees and certificates
Earn credentials and real-world experience with leading employers. Get ahead in your career or change direction. Join a community of 9,000 alumni and parents located in the National Capital Region, and our global network of 300,000+ alumni in more than 180 countries.
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employers
Learning programs created with, and for, your organization
Meet your unique needs for talent, and close the gap in tech-focused, project management, and other essential skills. Co-design workforce development programs to stay on top in a digitally transformed economy.
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ORGANIZATIONS
Research partnerships that advance your capabilities
Work closely with faculty in fields from security and intelligence to resilience and nanomanufacturing. Leverage our advanced research expertise and flexible IP policies to de-risk and accelerate your innovation.
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OUR GLOBAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Experience the benefits of our worldwide reach.
Our model for learning and discovery is impact driven. It expands your opportunities for research and for education enriched by experience. It affords you insight across geographic, political, and cultural contexts. And it prepares you to meet challenges facing communities head-on.
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campuses in the U.S., U.K., and Canada
3,000+
partners worldwide
300,000+
alumni in 181 countries
Events
Recent and Upcoming Events
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Khoury in Arlington Webinar
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual
Mar.
31
2026 -
Dedicated Support and Services: Hear From Your Peers
This is a virtual info session with current students with the Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Virtual
Apr.
02
2026 -
Coursework to Co-ops: Why Northeastern
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual
Apr.
07
2026