Life at Northeastern University in Oakland means starting your day with tree-lined walks, connecting with friends between classes, and unwinding in welcoming common spaces and residence halls that feel like home. With plenty of fresh dining options, student-centered amenities, and extracurricular activities at your fingertips, campus life is designed to support both academic success and personal well-being. All of this within a close-knit community, nestled in a peaceful, green setting—just steps from the energy and opportunity of the Bay Area.

Living on campus

  • Students sit at outdoor picnic tables under leafy trees, talking and eating. Sunlight shines through the branches, and a few people stand in the background near white columns with posters attached.
    Housing and dining

    With a range of options right on campus, it’s easy to enjoy life at the center of the action.

  • Students walk along path near Mills Hall on the Northeastern University Oakland campus
    Campus safety

    Thrive on a beautiful, 135-acre residential campus with one of the region’s best safety records.

  • Two people smiling and playing on a wooden seesaw shaped like a fish in a sunny park, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating with a striped umbrella in the background.
    Campus exploration

    Get a feel for our distinctly Northern California campus—where you’ll live, study, and flourish.

  • A person walks on a campus sidewalk near a parked Northeastern University shuttle bus under leafy trees on a sunny day.
    Getting Around

    With a campus designed for walkability, getting where you need to go is quick and easy. And when you’re ready to step off campus, the nearby transit options make exploring the Bay Area a breeze.

  • Three students talk and smile outside on a sunny day, with a historic campus building, green lawn, and tall trees in the background. One holds a drink and wears a pink knit hat.
    Rooted in community, surrounded by opportunity

    Find out why so many students love earning their degrees at Northeastern in Oakland.

Amenities and Bay Area culture

  • Two people work together in a sunny garden, turning soil with pitchforks. Green plants and tall grass surround them as they dig, both wearing casual clothes and focused on their task.
    Clubs and organizations

    From fashion to finance, student clubs—and the freedom to launch new ones—make it easy to connect with like-minded peers about topics you care about.

  • student life sports rec
    Sports and recreation

    Take time out for fun, fitness, and California sunshine. From club sports to fitness classes, you’ll find flexible options at the gym, on the field, and at the pool.

  • A young man plays a grand piano in a sunlit room with large windows. Sunlight streams in, creating a lens flare. Several empty chairs and desks are in the background.
    Innovation and creative arts

    Find inspiration and hone your creativity on a campus known for its historic facilities and pioneering reputation.

  • Two students sit at a wooden picnic table outside, talking and smiling. One has a laptop open, and the other is facing them. Sunlight and a large umbrella provide shade in the background.
    Student government

    Drive change in your university community as you build leadership skills that will serve you well in any setting.

  • Three young women smile and walk outdoors up stone steps, carrying packages and a water bottle, surrounded by green trees on a sunny day.
    Mail and Copy Center

    Pick up a package or print flyers for your next club event at a central location on campus.

  • A smiling young woman pushes a red wagon outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and buildings, with a golf cart in the background.
    Discover Oakland

    Just beyond campus, Oakland offers quick escapes to nature, a vibrant arts scene, and one of the most culturally diverse communities in the country.

A supportive community

  • Two young women with braided hair smile and walk outdoors on a sunny day. One wears a striped crop sweater and jeans, the other a striped shirt and lanyard. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.
    Health and wellness

    Live your best life, supported by a complete range of services and resources for physical and mental health.

  • A smiling man in sunglasses and a red "Move-In" shirt holds papers and talks to a student wearing headphones at an indoor event with several people interacting in the background.
    Student support services

    Need help securing accommodations or adapting as a student from abroad? Want to improve your study skills or writing ability? Personal help is steps away on our Oakland campus.

  • A group of young adults sit around a table outdoors, sharing a meal and talking. Food containers, drinks, and plates are spread across the table. Trees and a large building are visible in the background.
    Center for Belonging

    Celebrate culture and heritage, find leadership opportunities, and grow your campus community by connecting with other students.

“I was surprised about the amount of times I saw familiar faces heading to classes, allowing making friends to be easy.”

Timothy Bernardo

 Computer science major from New Jersey

Learn more about a Northeastern education

Connect with our admissions team to get personalized guidance and discover how Northeastern can set you up for a lifetime of success.