Communicating our global reach
Our global reach is a strategic advantage woven into everything we do. From collaborative research to experiential learning, our worldwide presence creates unprecedented opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, and partners. We demonstrate our global impact through stories of connection and innovation, not just the word itself.
Northeastern’s global system
Our global university system is a platform, not a product. It catalyzes experiential learning, research, and innovation through a distributed network where every campus, partner, and community contributes. No single location sits at the center, and collaboration across campuses is common.
Our system includes three components, supported by enabling infrastructure all connected by technology that enables seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing across our network.
14
campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada
3,900+
employer partners worldwide
350k+
alumni around the world
Read more about our campuses below.
What distinguishes a campus from other learning or research locations is the combination of scale, permanence, and programmatic depth (academic, experiential, research, and/or entrepreneurship) it represents.
Designation as a campus is a business decision determined by the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Please reach out to the Office of the Provost for more information.
Talking about our global system
Do
Use our global network, our global system, or our worldwide presence
Frame it as a platform or catalyst, not a product
Say our campus network or our campus system when referring specifically to campuses
Emphasize the distributed, interconnected nature
Describe it as our network of campuses, alumni, and partners
Show global impact through specific stories and examples
Don’t
Use Global University System as a proper noun in narrative copy
Suggest hierarchy among locations
Describe it as hub-and-spoke or Boston-centric
Rely on global as a standalone descriptor without context
Call it a product, program, or initiative
Marketing guidelines
When communicating our brand across the world, project a global mindset. Marketing plans and assets must translate effectively across locations and cultures, reflecting differences in language, customs, and digital experiences. Use market intelligence to leverage our brand pillars appropriately in plans, messages, and tactics.
Submit all new plans and assets to University Marketing for review and approval before launch.
Quick links
Key Terms and Style
More on how to refer to our campuses, plus U.K. and Canadian style guides.
Campus logos
Guidance on using campus-specific logos.
Boilerplate
Campus boilerplate for marketing and communications assets.
Our campuses at a glance
Each campus reflects our core Brand Strategy while representing its unique location and community. From London to Silicon Valley, we deliver a distinctly Northeastern experience—experiential learning, industry partnership, research impact—authentically grounded by the opportunities and context of place.
Use the content below to guide how you communicate that global/local value and lean into the fact that students and faculty can pursue opportunities across multiple campuses. Keep in mind, that you’ll need to translate the value when speaking to different audiences.
Comprehensive
Boston
Our founding Boston campus is the heart of our global research enterprise and comprehensive residential experience. With undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 10 colleges and schools, students collaborate with world-class universities, hospitals, and tech sectors while discovering countless ways to create positive change through deep community relationships in Boston’s dynamic neighborhoods.
Key facts
- Widest range of majors and combined majors across all degrees
- Heart of our global R1 research enterprise
- 44,000 students, our largest and most diverse student population
- 110,000+ alumni in greater Boston
- Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex and other state-of-the-art facilities
- 400+ student clubs and organizations in vibrant urban campus
London
In one of the world’s most connected capitals, Northeastern University London fuses experiential learning with access to global industries. Undergraduate and postgraduate students tap into finance, tech, media, and policy sectors while contributing to cross-campus research in AI ethics, network science, and interdisciplinary humanities across the U.K. and beyond.
Key facts
- Co-ops from Canary Wharf to Whitehall policy offices
- 18-month U.K. work visa eligibility for international graduates
- Startup Hub with city’s first quantum applications hub
- Skills bootcamps and degree apprenticeship programmes
- International, multi-campus research hubs: Network Science Institute, Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems, Humanities Center
- St Katharine Docks location in Central Business District
New York City
Our New York City campus places you at the heart of global business, finance, media, and performing arts. Combined majors blend creativity with technology and business, while co-op experiences embed you in industries from Wall Street to Broadway. Industry-engaged faculty and a tight-knit Upper East Side community deliver personalized mentorship with unlimited access to the world’s most dynamic city.
Key facts
- Upper East Side residential campus blocks from Central Park
- Combined majors, such as business + AI, dance and human movement
- 325+ NYC employer partners from Wall Street to Broadway
- 13,000+ Northeastern alumni in NYC region
- Brand-new Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts
- 80+ year Marymount Manhattan arts legacy reimagined through experiential learning
Oakland
Our Oakland campus blends education with the Bay Area’s innovation ecosystem. Undergraduate students pursue STEM and business programs enriched by co-op experiences at leading frontier tech and healthcare companies, while faculty advance research in nanosystems innovation, extended reality, and AI applications that drive regional and global impact.
Key facts
- Bay Area innovation ecosystem: Meta, Tesla, Google, Kaiser
- Research with faculty in AI, virtual reality, public health
- Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (Oakland and Boston)
- XR Lab, Makerspaces, Mills College Art Museum
- 135-acre residential campus with personalized mentorship
- Tight-knit, diverse community that fosters leadership from day one
Research-first
Burlington
Our Burlington campus drives discovery at the intersection of homeland security, resilience, and advanced manufacturing. Faculty and PhD students tackle complex national challenges through the Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security, advancing solutions in areas from infrastructure protection to emerging threats while training the next generation of security professionals.
Key facts
- Home to Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security
- World’s largest radio emulator (Colosseum)
- Classified research capabilities
- 15+ venture creation center startups
- Flexible IP policies for research partnerships and colocation
Nahant
Our Nahant campus, home to the Marine Science Center, advances critical research in coastal and marine ecosystems, climate change impacts, and ocean health. Faculty and students conduct field-based science that informs environmental policy and conservation efforts, addressing urgent challenges facing our oceans and coastal communities worldwide.
Key facts
- Only year-round marine lab on U.S. Atlantic coast
- 20 acres of exposed rocky ocean frontage just 16 miles north of Boston
- Ocean Genome Legacy Center with 25,000+ marine samples
- Murphy Bunker: transformed WWII bunker research facility
- Undergraduate Three Seas Program for immersive marine biology education
Graduate-focused
Arlington
In the National Capital Region, our Arlington campus connects technology, policy, and national security. Students and faculty collaborate with government agencies, defense contractors, and nonprofits to address critical challenges through experiential learning, specialized graduate programs, and research in cybersecurity, analytics, and homeland security.
Key facts
- Government, defense, and national security partnerships
- Cybersecurity, analytics, and public policy programs
- Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security presence that extends impact of Burlington campus location
- Co-ops with federal agencies and defense contractors
Charlotte
As the only R1 research university in Charlotte, our campus advances health sciences education and workforce development across the Southeast. Programs in nursing, pharmacy, health informatics, and regulatory affairs combine experiential learning with faculty research expertise, preparing graduates to lead healthcare innovation in one of America’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions.
Key facts
- Only R1 research university in Charlotte
- Health sciences focus: nursing, pharmacy, regulatory affairs
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
- On-campus Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
- Regional healthcare partnerships across the Carolinas
Miami
Located in Wynwood’s creative district, our Miami campus bridges South Florida’s traditional industries and emerging technologies. Graduate programs serve the region’s rapidly growing technology and finance sectors, preparing professionals to lead innovation in one of the Americas’ most dynamic business and cultural hubs.
Key facts
- Strategic Wynwood location in creative and innovation district
- FinTech and startup ecosystem programming
- Miami Innovation Academy fellowship
- Entrepreneurship treks connecting students to local ecosystem
- Bridge between traditional industries and emerging technologies
Portland
Home to the Roux Institute, our Portland campus offers graduate programs, translational research, and an innovation ecosystem built to fuel Maine’s tech-driven growth. Here, learners connect directly with industry to accelerate economic transformation and build the skills to thrive in the global knowledge economy.
Key facts
- Deep employer partnerships driving regional innovation
- Expertise in applied AI, biotechnology, data science, entrepreneurship
- Institute for Experiential AI and AI Solutions Hub, Network Science Institute, Kostas Research Institute
- 120+ startups in entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Statewide workforce development and innovation partnerships
Seattle
Positioned in the Pacific Northwest’s thriving technology ecosystem, our Seattle campus prepares professionals to lead innovation through industry-responsive programs in computing, analytics, and engineering. Strong partnerships with tech giants and emerging companies provide direct pathways into high-demand careers while addressing the region’s evolving talent and research needs.
Key facts
- #2 region nationally for STEM professionals
- Industry-designed programs with tech company input
- Flexible learning: evening, weekend, and hybrid formats
- Direct pathways to Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing
- Align program for career transitions into tech
Silicon Valley
Located in the world’s premier technology and startup ecosystem, our Silicon Valley campus enables career transformation through specialized programs in computing, data science, AI, and project management. The Align program and industry-immersive learning connect diverse talent with groundbreaking companies, bridging critical skills gaps in the region’s competitive marketplace.
Key facts
- Unique pathway programs for any academic background
- 12-year Align program track record, for career transitions into tech
- Faculty from Apple, Google, Meta, serial entrepreneurs
- Direct immersion in startup culture and tech giants
- Diverse cohort from varied industries and backgrounds
Toronto
In Canada’s largest city and our second-largest student population, industry-informed graduate programs connect learners to Ontario’s fastest-growing sectors in technology, life sciences, and project management. Students gain real-world experience through co-op and applied research, while employers access globally connected talent ready to drive innovation across the Greater Toronto region.
Key facts
- University’s second highest number of enrolled students
- Aligned with Ontario economic priorities: tech, biotech, analytics, project management
- 1,000+ employer and community partnerships
- Industry-led Program Advisory Committees shape curriculum
Vancouver
Our Vancouver campus serves as the Canadian gateway to the Pacific Rim’s dynamic technology economy. Graduate programs in AI, computer science, analytics, and digital innovation develop global talent through comprehensive co-op experiences and research partnerships, leveraging connections between Canadian and U.S. technology markets and our worldwide network.
Key facts
- Canadian gateway to Pacific Rim technology economy
- Strong Asia-Pacific connections
- AI and machine learning focus
- 50 companies embedded directly on campus
- Cross-border U.S.-Canada technology market connections