Northeastern University

Northeastern University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts, with its main campus in the Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods. The university also operates satellite campuses in cities such as Arlington, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco, and London. Its Boston campus remains the flagship location.

Northeastern is best known for its cooperative education (co-op) program, which allows students to alternate academic semesters with full-time work placements at employers around the world. The program has been a centerpiece of the university's identity for decades. Northeastern is also recognized for its strong emphasis on experiential learning and research.

Northeastern University was founded in 1898 as part of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) educational movement in Boston. It became an independent degree-granting institution in the early 20th century. The co-op program was established in 1909 and remains central to its identity.

Northeastern has become increasingly selective in recent years, with admission rates dropping well below 10 percent for its main Boston campus undergraduate class. The university receives tens of thousands of applications annually. This reflects its growing reputation and global campus expansion.