Northeastern University in Oakland is our West Coast hub for innovation, experiential learning, and emerging technology. We offer a breadth of degree programs for four-year undergraduate students and graduate-level learners, with Northeastern’s robust experiential learning opportunities integrated throughout your academic journey.  

On our beautiful Oakland campus, you’ll have the personal support of a close-knit community as you explore the intersections of innovation, emerging tech, and global industry needs.

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Rooted in community, surrounded by opportunity

Our Oakland campus has the benefits and resources of a large university on a smaller, more intimate scale, making it easier to get involved and foster lifelong connections. Add California sunshine and proximity to innovative companies that are shaping the future and it’s easy to see why students love Northeastern in Oakland.

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Our campus

Our scenic campus features historic and contemporary buildings and inviting green spaces, creating a 135-acre oasis for learning, discovery, and innovation.

  • Two people stand close together on a grassy lawn, blowing colorful powder toward the camera during a Holi celebration. Others in the background, covered in powder, play and laugh near a food truck.
    Campus events

    From career workshops to discussions with industry thought leaders to food trucks, there’s always something to do on campus.

  • Two women sit on stage in conversation. The woman on the left, dressed in black, speaks into a microphone with a smile, while the woman on the right, dressed in red, listens attentively. A glass of water sits on the table nearby.
    News

    Innovation ripples throughout campus. Catch up on the latest student accomplishments and advances in research.

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Oakland leadership

Meet the distinguished team that guides our West Coast hub for academic and experiential excellence.

Campus directory

See our list of departments and offices for Northeastern University in Oakland.

“I learned how important community is, and I gained an understanding of a different part of the U.S. It’s really beautiful.”

Carly Cameron

Undergraduate student from Virginia