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Launching your world-class, experience-powered education at Northeastern in Oakland has many advantages. Learn why so many students from around the globe choose our campus as the ideal setting for pursuing their degree.

Three students stand and sit, talking and smiling on a sunny day outside Lisser Hall, a white building with arches and stairs, on a college campus.
A young person with curly hair and safety glasses listens attentively to someone speaking, who is out of focus in the foreground. They are standing in a room with white walls and metal shelves.
Two young men wearing black jackets and backpacks walk outdoors, smiling. Trees and a building with a clock tower appear blurred in the background. The weather looks cool and overcast.

10 reasons to choose Northeastern University in Oakland

  1. Engagement with San Francisco Bay Area companies and organizations that are shaping the future of science and tech 
  2. Academic programs that nurture agile thinking and creative problem-solving
  3. Undergraduate and graduate degrees aligned with high-growth fields, supported by strong connections to the region’s employers
  4. Opportunities for all students to conduct research with faculty in areas such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and public health 
  5. More personalized support throughout your university journey
  6. Beautiful, sunny California campus provides a 135-acre haven for living and learning
  7. Vast resources of a global R1 institution, with access to state-of-the-art facilities including the XR Lab, Makerspaces, and the renowned Mills College Art Museum
  8. Tight-knit community fosters strong bonds with faculty and peers 
  9. Diverse, welcoming environment that promotes learning among all identities and backgrounds
  10. Vibrant campus culture that invites you to jump right in and lead from the start

How do students summarize their experience at Northeastern’s Oakland campus?