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 Program Overview
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The College of Engineering at Northeastern University integrates cooperative education into all its bachelor of science (BS) degree programs. All engineering students take a common curriculum during the first year and do not commit to an engineering major until the beginning of the sophomore year. Cooperative education begins after the first academic year and continues until graduation with students alternating periods in school with paid-engineering-work periods. Students graduate with 18 months of real-world experience from 600 engineering co-op employers in 33 states. Additionally, many students complete a minor in disciplines such as business, computer science and biomedical engineering without taking course overloads. Undergraduate students also participate in research through the honors program and active research centers. The standard BS/cooperative education program takes five years to complete; degree programs are also offered with fewer co-op periods, including a 4-year BS and a 5-year combined BS/MS. A six-year BS/MBA program with 22 months of co-op is also offered.
The chemical engineering program offers students a broad education that stresses the fundamentals of science, technology and engineering, and incorporates computer-aided design and management of chemical production processes. A professional component prepares students to apply chemical engineering principles to a variety of contemporary problems and includes groundwork in mathematics, physical sciences and engineering sciences, as well as real-world design and laboratory experiences. A liberal arts component provides students with the general education skills necessary to identify the impact of engineering decisions in a broad societal context.
The civil engineering program offers students a common base of knowledge in engineering sciences, including structural mechanics, fluid mechanics and environmental science. In advanced courses, students learn to analyze and design structural systems, water and wastewater treatment systems, highways and mass transit systems, hydraulic systems, earth dams and building foundations. Students use electives to concentrate in one of four areas: structural, environmental, geotechnical or transportation engineering.
Electrical engineering students study microelectronics, signal processing, power electronics and electromagnetics. Students obtain a foundation in science and mathematics necessary to succeed as professional engineers.
Computer engineering students study computer architecture, software engineering, computer-aided design (VLSI), microprocessor-based design and applied algorithms. In addition to a background in mathematics, physics and chemistry, students acquire a foundation in hardware and software design, including RISC microprocessors, object-oriented Java and cellular networks.
The mechanical engineering curriculum focuses on three areas: applied mechanics, thermofluids engineering and materials science. The industrial engineering program emphasizes contemporary areas such as simulation, material handling, computer software, quality control and operations research. Senior year students participate in the hands-on Capstone Design Course, which requires student teams to design, build and test a system or component. In this multidisciplinary course, industrial and mechanical engineering majors work on real-world projects, many of which involve external sponsors.
All BS degree programs (with the exception of Computer Engineering which is pending at the time of printing) are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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| Highlights
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- Co-op education offer 18 months of work throughout degree program
- Five year BS/MS joint degree offered for some programs
- Student professional societies participate in design competitions, community service projects, lecture series, field trips and social events
- A minor can also be completed within the standard curriculum
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1903 | | Program Length | 5 years | | Degrees Offered | BS | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
2 semesters + 2 summer terms
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| Disciplines
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College of Engineering: Chemical; Civil and Environmental; Computer; Electrical; Industrial; Mechanical
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| Study Options
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| Recognition
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- National Champions, FIRST Robotics Competition
- Two NSF and one Department of Homeland Security research center
- Northeastern ASCE Student Chapter recognized nine times by the ASCE as the most outstanding chapter in the country
- Northeastern ranked among the best in the nation by US News for combining classroom learning and real-world experience
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| Student Profile
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(For Fall 2007 entering freshman)
| Students Applied/yr | 3,191 | | Students Accepted/yr | 32% | | Students Enrolled/yr | 472 | | Total Program Enrollment | 4,500 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 30 | | Senior Level | 21 |
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| University and Location
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Northeastern's main campus is situated on 67 acres of land adjacent to Boston's Huntington Avenue, which is also called Avenue of the Arts. The avenue is home to many of the city's top cultural institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Theater Company and New England Conservatory. Northeastern's campus consists of 41 academic and administrative buildings and 27 dormitory and residential buildings.
Northeastern maintains four library facilities: the Snell Library and Law Library at the Boston campus, a third library at the Burlington campus, and a Marine Science and Maritime Study Center at the Nahant campus. The university features a full-service intranet with 6,500 live network connections to all offices, classrooms, labs and 4,200 student residential rooms.
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| Admissions
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The high school transcript is the most important element of the application for College of Engineering applicants. The admissions committee recalculates each applicant’s grade point average and gives weight to honors and AP courses. Engineering applicants must complete four years of math, including geometry, algebra 1 and 2, and a fourth year of trigonometry/analysis and/or precalculus. Engineering applicants must also take physics as part of a full sequence of science. The committee recommends that students take the most rigorous math and science curriculum offered by their high schools. The incoming engineering freshman class for 2007 had an average GPA of 3.62 (out of 4.0). The incoming freshman class for 2007 an average SAT of 1249. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
The admission committee considers the complete application package, including extracurricular activities, recommendations and an essay. The committee also considers the SAT in evaluating applicants, although it is not required for international students. Students whose native language is not English are required to take the following tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (passing score of 213 on the computer-based test; 550 on the paper-based test; 79-80 on the Internet-based test) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (passing score of 6.5). This requirement is waived if your SAT critical reading score/ACT equivalent is at least 500. In addition to TOEFL test scores, international students must also submit a Declaration and Certification of Finances Form.
November 1 is the deadline for Early Action. Students who have a strong interest in Northeastern University, have succeeded academically in high school, and have demonstrated their involvement with their school and community are encouraged to participate in the Early Action program. January 15 is the deadline for general admissions. All students are encouraged to apply online.
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| Support for International Students
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The International Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI) coordinates services and programs for approximately 2,500 international students and scholars from more than 120 countries. The ISSI advises on immigration regulations and procedures, conducts quarterly international orientation programs, assists with international faculty and scholar issues, processes international applications, addresses sponsored international student concerns and authorizes certain types of employment.
The ISSI also organizes an array of cultural enrichment programs throughout the year such as International Carnivale and Student Orientation, which includes an airport welcome and numerous other activities.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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The Center for Advanced Microgravity Materials Processing (CAMMP) is a NASA-sponsored Commercial Space Center established in 1997 at Northeastern University. It is one of 10 NASA centers at major universities nationwide under the Space Products Division (SPD) and the only one exclusively focused on materials science.
The NSF Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (CenSSIS) promotes the detection of biomedical and environmental-civil objects or conditions that are underground, underwater or embedded within cells or inside the human body. The CenSSIS combines expertise in wave physics, sensor engineering, image processing and inverse scattering.
The NSF Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing is devoted to creating the tools for high-rate manufacturing of reliable, cost-effective nanoscale devices. Nanotechnology research at Northeastern also includes nanomedicine and nanomaterials.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 15,000 | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | urban | | # in College Housing | 96% freshmen |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 570,000 | | Climate Range | 0° to 95°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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| Application Fee: | $65 online; $75 paper |
Minimum Academic Requirements:
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Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 550 (pbt), or 213 (cbt); or 410 verbal SAT
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Early action: Nov 1
General admission: Jan 15
International Student Application Deadlines:
n/a
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 2,500 | | Program Enrollment | – | | % of Program Enrollment | 7% | | Admitted/yr to Program | – |
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| Countries of Origin:
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120 countries represented
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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(For 08 - 09)
| In-State Tuition | $33,320 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $33,320 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $33,320 | | Int'l Student Fees | – | | Co-op Term Fees | none | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $33,320 | | Out-of-State Students | $33,320 | | International Students | $33,320 | | Books | $900 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $11,510 | | Private | – | | Homestay | – |
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