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LEARNING AT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY LONDON

Engage with the world, from the vantage point of a culturally diverse global city.

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Global experiences

As part of the Northeastern Global Network, Northeastern University London offers many opportunities for students to experience an international education.


Whether you are studying for a Northeastern University London undergraduate degree and excited by the opportunity to study abroad in the US for a semester, or pursuing a programme at another Northeastern campus and looking to spend part of your education studying in London, Northeastern University London offers a range of immersive and transformative global experiences.


Meet the team

  • Chiara Alfano, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning
  • Nina Rolland, Director of Student Experience
  • Vasilena Vassileva, Programme Lead for London Scholars
  • Inês Castro, Programme Lead for Semester In
  • Rebecca Newby, Programme Lead for Semester Abroad
  • Fran Shollo, Programme Lead for Accelerate

Opportunities for Northeastern University London degree students



Semester abroad in Boston


During the spring semester of the second year, Northeastern University London degree students have the option to study abroad at our Boston campus for one semester.

There, you’ll encounter experiential learning opportunities unique to Northeastern University’s Boston campus, joining a diverse academic community and studying alongside 20,000 students from across the world.

Your semester abroad will also allow you to experience the US higher education system, offering valuable insights and knowledge as you learn to adapt to new situations and apply various transferable skills in your future careers.

For more information about the Boston equivalent courses, please see the NU UG course catalogue.


Opportunities for Northeastern students to study in London



London Scholars

London Scholars is a year-long programme where you’ll spend your entire first year studying in London before continuing your studies in Boston or other Northeastern campuses. Courses on the London Scholars programme are directly offered for US credits, and the programme follows Northeastern US academic system (NU grading system and academic policies).

Find out more about the London Scholars programme.


Semester In

The Semester In London programme is open to Northeastern University second to fourth-year students who wish to study in London for one semester or a year.

Students can choose from a curated list of courses, with a strong focus on experiential learning.

The programme offers you progression in your major, dedicated hands-on learning, and optional sustainability leadership badges and certificates. Courses on the Semester In programme are directly offered for US credits, and the programme follows Northeastern US academic system (NU grading system and academic policies).

Find out more about the Semester In programme.


Summer In

The Summer In programme offers Northeastern students the opportunity to advance their studies while experiencing life in London for a summer term. Courses on the Summer In programme are directly offered for US credits, and the programme follows Northeastern US academic system (NU grading system and academic policies).


Accelerate Pre-University/College Programme



The Accelerate programme is a two-week summer programme designed for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to create economic, social, environmental and/or cultural value with their ideas.

It is designed for talented high school students who want to give themselves a competitive edge.
At Northeastern University London, we believe in the power of experiential learning, that is, integrating the classroom and the real world.

Here, extensive hands-on learning and having access to our state-of-the-art facilities makes the whole experience better. From high-tech classrooms to study spaces and the student hub, our campus is designed to foster cohesion and collaboration in the heart of one of Europe’s most prominent global hubs.

Find out more about the Accelerate Programme.