Why Northeastern in
New York City
Northeastern in New York City is the only place that brings together decades of industry connections, a world-renowned experiential learning model, and Marymount Manhattan College’s rich arts legacy. This unique combination means unmatched opportunities for students to learn and work, and for employer partners to shape their workforces and industries.
Why NYC is the right fit for a Northeastern education—
and for you
Gain real-world experience right away
Our experiential learning model integrates professional, academic, and extracurricular opportunities throughout your degree, developing the skills and career readiness that today’s employers seek.
Conduct research that advances your career trajectory
Students work in real labs alongside faculty at institutes leading research in AI, sustainability, security, and more. With campuses and partners across the globe, you’ll build professional connections and graduate with practical research experience.
Learn and work across the globe
Northeastern’s campuses and partnerships around the world serve as a gateway for you to study, work, and innovate in cities and contexts around the world—gaining the cross-cultural experience and perspective that drive meaningful impact.
Build your path for the future
Nowhere else will you find programs in the performing arts that integrate real-world experience the way Northeastern does. You’ll graduate fluent in your craft and ready to reshape your industry.
Become a partner,
shape your workforce
Northeastern has more than a century of experience working with employers across industries and sectors. Partnering with us means flexible options scaled to your specific needs—from customized short-term projects to full-time co-op positions—while you try out and mentor new and creative talent.
325
Northeastern employer partners in the NYC region
18,000
NYC-area Northeastern and Marymount Manhattan alumni; 350,000+ worldwide
14
Northeastern campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada
14,197
Northeastern co-ops globally in 2025
93%
of Northeastern undergraduates employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within 9 months of graduation
Premium campus resources plus NYC’s unlimited possibilities
The best of both worlds—a small residential campus with a tight-knit community and personalized mentorship, plus the city as your sprawling classroom and living laboratory.
Robust student resources and modern spaces like the brand-new Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts, with state-of-the-art creative facilities.
Endless options—New York City puts every industry within reach, so you can explore all possibilities, customize your learning experiences, and find the path that’s unmistakably yours.