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 in the US 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
- Diana Bozhilova, Associate Dean of Global Impact and Sustainability
- Riyukta Raghunath, Director of Global Experience Programmes (Academic Integration and Planning)
- Nina Rolland, Associate Director of Global Experience Programmes (Student Academic Experience)
Northeastern University London students
Semester abroad for London students
During the second semester of the second year, Northeastern University London degree students have the option to study abroad at our Boston campus for a semester.
There, you’ll experience experiential learning opportunities unique to Northeastern University’s Boston campus, like 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.
Here is the curated list of programme courses (please note this list is subject to change).
For more information about the Boston equivalent courses, please see the NU UG course catalogue.
International education opportunities for Northeastern USA students
First-year London Experience programme
London Scholars is a year-long programme where you’ll spend your entire first year studying in London before continuing your studies in Boston as matriculated students.
Find out more about the London Scholars programme.
Here is the curated list of programme courses.
Experiential learning opportunities for second and third years
The Semester In London programme is for Northeastern University second and third-year students who wish to study in London for one semester or a year.
Students can typically choose courses from the London curriculum and get involved in a experiential learning opportunities in their major disciplinary field.
The programme offers you progression in your major, dedicated hands-on learning, and optional sustainability leadership badges and certificates.
Here are the curated lists of programme courses for Fall 25 and for Spring 26.
What can I expect from the UK higher education system?
The London Scholars academic programmes are fully integrated to the Northeastern Boston curriculum. Courses in London are accredited in the UK, and they follow UK higher education regulations. This means that students might experience academic specificities which might differ from what they are familiar with or expecting from a US education system.
Tips for academic success in London
● read all emails and documentation sent to you
● share your concerns and questions with the London teams (academic advisors, Associate Director, discipline professors) early on so that solutions can be found
● Make the most of formative opportunities: make sure to complete homework, preparations, formative exercises and to ask for feedback, it will help you gauge your progress in between summative assessments
● Use London as your classroom: you will be in one of the most vibrant cities in the world; make the most of it by drawing connections between your courses and the city
● develop your network: in London, you will share classes with students from different programmes, this is a great opportunity to engage with students from different backgrounds
● Use this time in a different academic system to find your own studying style
How can I adjust to the UK higher education system?
It is normal to feel a bit lost when studying in a system that is different from what you are familiar with or what you might expect.
● Make sure to familiarise yourself with the documents shared with you before you arrive in London and do your own research.
● Once you are in London, make sure you know who your key points of contact are to ask them questions: academic advisors & Associate Director for Global Experience Programmes
● Make sure you know your support system: residence life coordinators & wellbeing coordinators
● Don’t be afraid to ask questions to your professors. Office hours are a great way to clarify academic questions.
What is experiential learning like at Northeastern University London?
Experiential learning opportunities at Northeastern University London can include a wide range of activities including Start-up Hub placements, Experiential Network (XN) projects, and Impact Challenged, as well as Northeastern’s renowned Co-op programme. You can find out all about experiential learning at Northeastern University London here.
Accelerate Pre-University/College Programme
Hands-on learning experiences for high schoolers
Experiential Entrepreneurship is a two-week summer programme designed for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to create economic, social, environmental and/or cultural value with their ideas.
As part of Northeastern’s unique Accelerate Pre-College London Campus summer
programme, 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.
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