International Programs
We offer many programs for students from around the world interested in a Northeastern education. With a rich, multicultural student body and campus experience in Boston, Charlotte, London, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Vancouver, we are a global institution.
At CPS, internships are part of the curriculum and your teachers are practicing specialists, founders, and executives shaping and advancing the fields that they teach.
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International Programs at the College of Professional Studies
The following programs are suitable for students who wish to come to Boston and study full time on a student visa on campus. For more information regarding the admissions process based on your current situation, please visit the International Student Hub.
Preparation for Graduate Studies – Global Pathways
If you are a motivated student looking to enhance your English language skills, the Global Pathways program will help you reach your goal. Global Pathways is an intensive academic program that helps you improve your English while becoming comfortable with the culture of an American university. You will strengthen your English language and professional communication skills in a range of areas, such as critical reading, public speaking, academic writing, research, and critical thinking. You will also take a course in your discipline that can then be transferred to your master’s degree. When you successfully complete the program’s requirements, you will be admitted to the graduate degree program of your choice. Learn more about Global Pathways.
Preparation for Undergraduate Studies – NU Immerse
NU Immerse is a distinctive first-year university experience for international students who are looking for an advanced English language program built on a foundation of rigorous academics.
Throughout NU Immerse, you’ll benefit from robust academics and acculturation support. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to fully matriculate into your chosen Northeastern University degree program of study, enriched from your experience.
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Transnational Programs
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Global Student Success
Northeastern’s Global Student Success is dedicated to supporting international and non-native English-speaking students with tutoring, workshops, resources and other services.
