Northeastern University

Northeastern graduate program applications require the following items: Online application form Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended Personal statement detailing your goals and interest in the program Professional resumé and/or curriculum vitae Some programs also require: A non-refundable application fee One to three letters of recommendation Official GRE, LSAT, or GMAT scores

Northeastern outlines funding commitments to PhD students in their individual admissions letters. The university will fully honor those commitments to all currently admitted PhD students, even if a student’s federal grant funding is suspended or terminated.

Most programs require that international students show proof of English proficiency, which may be met by submitting official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo exam scores with your application. Be sure to check your program’s requirements before taking an exam, as preferred minimum scores and exams accepted vary by college. Students may be exempt from the requirement if they submit documentation proving they received a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a college or university in which English was the only language of instruction. To learn more about English proficiency exam requirement waivers, please contact the college admissions office directly.