About
About Northeastern in Oakland
A unique model of higher education
Northeastern University is for people who want to solve problems in the world. Fueled by our renowned global experiential learning model and use-inspired research enterprise, we equip our students, faculty, and partner organizations to become the creative, nimble, practical problem solvers our world needs, in Oakland, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond.
Northeastern is for learners and innovators who want to make an impact. As the West Coast hub in our global university system of 14 locations, our Oakland campus offers excellent student support and many ways to explore professional opportunities in the vibrant Bay Area, experience new cultural contexts, and plug into our worldwide network. Employers and organizations will find unique opportunities to partner on research and talent development.
What sets us apart
by the numbers
Join a global university system
You’ll be part of a network offering invaluable insights across geographic, political, and cultural contexts. Teaching and learning become richer, and the research and solutions more consequential.
14
campuses in the U.S., U.K., and Canada
3,000+
employee partners worldwide
282,000+
alumni in 179 countries
Our People
A diverse, inclusive university
Northeastern is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and taking actionable measures to eradicate systemic racism and injustice.
Mills College at Northeastern brings to that mission a long legacy of nurturing academically successful first-generation students, LGBTQ+ students, and Black, Indigenous, and other students of color. Mills College was founded in 1852 as the first U.S. women’s college west of the Rocky Mountains and was the first to enact an admissions policy for transgender students. Today, Mills College at Northeastern serves all genders.
an enduring mills legacy
Our historic Mills College merger
Mills College and Northeastern share a common mission: to uplift lives. By joining together to create Mills College at Northeastern, we’re building upon Mills’ legacy of promoting leadership by women and nonbinary people, social justice and equity, and Northeastern’s tradition of experiential learning and use-inspired research.
Faculty and academic leadership are collaborating to develop programming that deepens the Northeastern and Mills connections to the Oakland community and fosters new opportunities for learning, experience, and innovation.
Campus and location
Discover our campus
Northeastern’s 135-acre Oakland campus, home to Mills College at Northeastern, is a green oasis with deep connections to a vibrant urban community.
Find information about campus buildings and facilities and what we offer for the arts.