Northeastern University English Requirements
Massachusetts, United States
Northeastern University is a private research university founded in 1898 and located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is known for its signature cooperative education (co-op) program that integrates professional work experience with academic study. The university has over 38,000 students across multiple campuses worldwide and offers 200+ graduate programs.
Quick answer
Northeastern University accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Cambridge English for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | No published minimum | |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
Each graduate and professional school at Northeastern University sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.
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Start practicing freeRequirements are read from Northeastern University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.