Reliable In 1898, Northeastern was established as a vision. This was a radical idea back then. Its founding was based on the idea that the most effective way to prepare students for success was to integrate the courses they took with relevant experiential opportunities in their fields of study. The institution was founded with the notion that a university serves its students best by collaborating with the community and working with employers. Northeastern entered the next century, expanding its commitment to experiential learning and extending the boundaries of its community. Today, co-op education is at the center of the world’s largest and most innovative university coeducational education program, comprising more than 3350+ companies in 128 countries. Northeastern is an internationally recognized research university. The university has vibrant educational partnerships worldwide. The company curriculum integrates classroom learning with professional and community commitment. Northeastern offers global opportunities in 128 countries. In addition, the research-informed interdisciplinary enterprise of the university aligns with three international imperatives: security, health, and sustainability. The university offers a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate programs leading to doctorates in nine schools and colleges. It also offers select degrees at regional campuses in Charlotte and Seattle. Northeastern has deep roots in its founding vision: a university can best serve its students by working directly with the community and partnering with employers. After the company's 1898 founding, Northeastern has continued to grow its community and extend its level of involvement. Firm
