In order to be minimally qualified to pursue admission through the Graduate School of Engineering, a candidate must have successfully completed or is in the process of completing an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technology degree in a closely related major from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or its equivalent from a foreign college or university. Students with non-engineering bachelor’s degrees are eligible for some graduate engineering degree programs. 

Any offer of admission is contingent upon a candidate’s successful completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or its equivalent from a foreign college or university.

The application is to be completed online. (Paper applications are not accepted.)

$100 USD to be paid online by credit card

The application fee is waived for all applicants applying to the following programs for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms:

• MS in Internet of Things

• MS Wireless and Network Engineering

• MS Information Systems Bridge

Note to applicants from Iran: For inquiries related to difficulties and delays regarding payment of the application fee, please send an inquiry and include a copy of your resume/CV via email attachment to coe-gradadmissions@northeastern.edu.

Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation may be either academic or professional in nature but should be from individuals familiar with technical, professional, and personal qualifications.

1. Create scanned versions of your transcripts in PDF format (up to 500 KB in size)
2. When prompted to do so in the application, upload and attach transcripts to the online application
3. Transcript Upload Requirements:
4. Scanned transcripts must be readable and include all courses, grades, (i.e. marks, scores, etc.) and credits completed to date.
5. If a transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For those who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of course, grade, and credit information must be present; for those who have completed a three-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of four semesters must be present.
6. Include the reverse side of the transcript when uploading to your application. Any additional grading scale information or transcript legends included on the transcript should also be included in the scanned copy. Typically, such grading scale information is on the backside of the documents or is on a separate page.
7. For students whose degree program is currently in progress, if the degree program is not indicated on the transcript provided, please upload an official Enrollment Verification. This will be a letter issued from your institution on letterhead that will include the following: Name, degree program currently enrolled in, and expected graduation date.
8. For country-specific document requirements, please see below.

For a Foreign Credit Evaluation (FCE), transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary education institutions (post-high school) are required. For applicants who have graduated from any post-secondary education program(s), a degree certificate(s) is also required. If the transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For applicants who are pursuing, or have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of courses, grades and credits must be reflected in uploaded documentation (for three-year undergraduate degree programs, a minimum of four semesters must be present).

• We require documents in English for all countries. We also require documents in Native language for certain countries. Click here to determine the document language requirements by country
• For applicants who have completed credentials from Europe or Bologna Signatories, please upload the Diploma Supplement in addition to any other records issued by the institution. This shall include the program name, courses completed, length of study, etc. For those who have completed the program, no additional certificate is required if indicated as awarded on the supplement.
• For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, the individual semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) should be provided in addition to the consolidated transcript.
• For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the native language transcript in addition to any documents issued in English is required. The degree certificate and graduation certificate in the native language and English are also required if you have completed the program.
• A Degree/Provisional Certificate is required for applicants that graduated more than 6 months ago if the degree conferral is not explicitly stated on the transcript. A Provisional Certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issue (1 year for India). Applicants that are currently completing their program and have not yet graduated do not need to provide a degree certificate
• Please include the reverse side of the transcript(s) when uploading your documentation; specifically, any grading scale information, legend, or university instructions included on the reverse side of the transcript(s) should be included in the scanned copy.
• Grading scales are typically not required for FCE or application review, but the FCE team may request them on a case-by-case basis. This requirement can be disregarded during the initial application review process

Submit a personal essay detailing your interest in the College of Engineering graduate program. Please use your statement as an opportunity to explain your goals and how the program will help you achieve them. Personal statements are generally 500–1000 words.

Please include your resume/CV.

Northeastern University is GRE test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission. Northeastern is committed to partnering with you, your family, and your educational institution to support your individual needs. Please note if you decide to self-report the GRE on your application, it will be considered as part of the admissions review process, and you will need to submit official verified test scores to complete your application file.

As of fall 2023, the Department of Chemical Engineering will not accept or review the GRE if submitted.

Applicants who are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents, regardless of the applicant’s undergraduate language of instruction must submit official TOEFL, IELTS, and/or Duolingo scores. TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Home Edition are acceptable.

Waiver:
Applicants are exempt from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam requirement if they are citizens of, hold, or will hold a degree from an accredited institution located in Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Greenland, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica , Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.

Minimum Score Requirement:

Note: Applicants to the Electrical and Computer Engineering department are required to submit the minimum score requirement:

Note: The Computer Science concentration of the Robotics program is offered jointly with Khoury College of Computer Sciences and follows Khoury’s English proficiency requirements.  The Computer Science concentration does not accept the Duolingo English Test and has higher thresholds for the IELTS and TOEFL.  Please visit Khoury’s Master’s Apply webpage for specific minimum score requirements.  Prospective students interested in the Robotics program who have taken the Duolingo English Test are encouraged to apply to the Electrical and Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering concentrations.

Sending Scores:
TOEFL: Send scores via ETS, Institution code is 3665; no department code is needed.
IELTS: Please have your official scores sent directly from the testing center to Northeastern University.
Duolingo: Upon completion of the test, please select College of Engineering at Northeastern University to receive your scores

If you do not meet the minimum TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo requirements and you are intending to apply to a graduate engineering program at the Master of Science level, you are encouraged to apply first to Northeastern University’s Global Pathways Program, where you can boost your English language skills and academic knowledge before beginning your engineering coursework.

NOTE:  Students applying to our Canadian campuses who are eligible for, and wish to apply for, a Study Permit via Student Direct Stream (SDS), please ensure you meet the four language abilities requirements: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Visit the Government of Canada’s Student Direct Stream – Language test for more information on in-person language test options.

Students not applying via SDS are welcome to apply with TOEFL or IELTS.

All programs require a completed online application.

Application Fee – $100

• Graduate Certificates – not required
• Special Student – not required
• Master’s Degree – required
• PhD – required

Letters of Recommendation for degree programs should be submitted via your online application.

• Master’s Degree – 2 Letters required
• MS Marine Biology – 3 letters required
• Graduate Certificates – 0 letters required
• PhD – 3 Letters required
• Special Student – 0 letters required

GRE General Scores (Institution code is 3682, valid for 5 years).

• Master’s Degree – NOT required
• Graduate Certificates – NOT required
• Special Student – NOT required
• PhD Programs:
  • Biology – GRE General Test NOT required
  • Chemistry: GRE General Test NOT required
  • Human Behavior and Sustainability Sciences: GRE General Test NOT required and NOT considered in the review process
  • Marine and Environmental Sciences: GRE General Test NOT required and NOT considered in the review process
  • Mathematics: GRE General Test NOT required, GRE Subject Test recommended but NOT required
  • Physics: GRE general test recommended but NOT required, GRE Subject Test recommended but NOT required
  • Psychology: GRE General Test NOT required

You may be required to include a personal statement with your application.

• Master’s Degree – required
• Graduate Certificates – required
• PhD – required
• Special Student – NOT required

Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended should be uploaded as part of your online application for all programs. To upload unofficial transcripts to your application properly follow the below steps:

• Create scanned versions of your transcripts in PDF format (up to 500 KB in size)
• When prompted to do so in the application, upload and attach transcripts to the online application
• Requirements:
  • Scanned transcripts must be readable and include all courses, grades, (i.e. marks, scores, etc.) and credits completed to date.
  • If a transcript(s) and/or degree certificate(s) are issued in a language other than English, an English translation must accompany the native language documents. An English translation only will not be deemed sufficient. For those who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of six semesters of course, grade, and credit information must be present; for those who have completed a three-year undergraduate degree program, a minimum of four semesters must be present.
  • Include the reverse side of the transcript when uploading to your application. Any additional grading scale information or transcript legends included on the transcript should also be included in the scanned copy. Typically such grading scale information is on the backside of the documents or is on a separate page.
  • For applicants who have obtained credentials from China, the degree certificate and graduation certificate are required.
  • For applicants who have obtained credentials from India, semester mark sheets and degree certificate(s)/provisional certificate(s) are required in addition to the consolidated transcript. If semester mark sheets are unavailable, an official communication on institutional letterhead must accompany the consolidated transcript indicating any retakes/backlogs associated with the program.
  • For applicants who have completed credentials from Europe or Bologna Signatories, please upload the Diploma Supplement in addition to any other records issued by the institution. This shall include the program name, courses completed, length of study, etc. For those who have completed the program, no additional certificate is required if indicated as awarded on the supplement.
  • For students whose degree program is currently in progress, if the degree program is not indicated on the transcript provided, please upload an official Enrollment Verification. This will be a letter issued from your institution on letterhead that will include the following: Name, degree program currently enrolled in, and expected graduation date.

Official transcripts are required of all enrolled students by the first day of the entry term and must be mailed directly from the institution in a sealed envelope to the address below. Alternatively, official transcripts can be emailed electronically directly from the institution to gradtranscripts@northeastern.edu. 

If the transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, both official transcripts in the certified English translation and in original language are required.

Proof of English Proficiency is required for all applicants and for all programs (from one of the following):

Degree earned or in progress at an U.S. institution

– or –

Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction

– or –

Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT( (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date. Please refer to individual program requirements.

Note: We accept unofficial test scores for the application to be reviewed. Review of your application will not be delayed if your Verified English Language Proficiency scores have not been received.  Should you be accepted into the program, we require your Verified Test Scores are received by the first day of the entry term to finalize admission.

You may be required to include a resumé with your online application.

• Master’s Degree – required
• Graduate Certificates – NOT required
• PhD – required
• Special Student – NOT required

Applicants to the Master of Science in Cell and Gene Therapies, Master of Science in Biotechnology, and Biotechnology Graduate Certificates should complete the required pre-requisite form located in the College of Science Supplemental Section of the application.  Please note that if the subjects you have marked as completed do not appear in the course titles on your undergraduate transcript, you must provide: a detailed explanation as to how the subjects were covered and a course syllabus.

1. Create a secure username/PIN.
2. Enter your personal, contact, educational, and employer information.
3. Choose language and/or submit English language test scores.
4. Submit if applicable: recommendations, personal statement, resumé, unofficial transcripts (for graduate applicants).
5. Have official transcripts sent via mail or electronic transfer.
6. Submit application at any time.

Upload Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript

The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions.

See Country-Specific Credential Evaluation below for more details.

Submit a professional resume or CV in .pdf or Word format.

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer

Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that the University’s academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose. (.pdf or Word)

We require all non-native English speakers to take and pass one of several available proficiency exams. Scores are valid for two years from the date of the exam.  All test results must be received as official documentation in a sealed envelope from the testing institution. Waivers are only given if a student received their associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from the list of approved English-speaking countries. See more below.

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Code for CPS: 4999)

Internet-based and measures four areas of English language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. 

The College of Professional Studies only accepts TOEFL results from the ETS database. Please use institution code 4999.

Academic IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Measures ability to communicate in English across listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

The College of Professional Studies only accepts IELTS results delivered to our Electronic Download account by the IELTS test center. An institution code for IELTS is NOT required. Please contact the test center where you took the IELTS test directly, and request that your test scores be sent to the account name: Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.

Pearson

PTE Academic measures your English ability by testing your level of English through tasks which reflect real-life settings.

Duolingo English Test

Duolingo English Test is a modern English proficiency assessment available online, on demand. The exam can be taken from home via a computer and webcam and is administered using computer adaptive technology, meaning that the question difficulty adapts to each test taker. The test also integrates a video interview and writing sample, all of which are sent to the institution for final assessment. The entire test experience takes just under an hour and test results are certified within 48 hours.

ESL Pathways

ELS

Kaplan

Complete the online application.

Pay the application fee of $100.

Personal Statement – Please submit a personal statement that describes your background (personal, academic and professional) and research interests, your professional goals and motivations for entering this graduate program, any relevant prior experience (for instance, job-related expertise, familiarity with specific tools and methods), and if relevant a possible area of research or practice within the graduate program. Please also consult the application guidelines for the program you’re applying for, which may include more specific questions. There is no length requirement for the personal statement, however most will be between 1 to 2 pages.

Upload unofficial transcripts to the Application system as part of your application.

Target GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

If admitted, you will have 30 days after classes start to provide an official copy of all degree-bearing transcripts.

Transcripts from International Applicants

The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country below.)

Transcripts from international applicants must be in English and, if applicable, also in the language of instruction. English-translated transcripts must be from:

• the institution, or
• an officially certified translator, or
• an educational credential evaluation agency.

Resumé – All applicants should submit a resume.

Letters of recommendation are submitted by the letter writer via the online application system.

Degree Programs

Three letters of recommendation are required for all degree programs.

Certificate Programs

Most graduate certificate applications must include one letter of recommendation. The exceptions are Sustainability and Climate Change Policy, which requires two letters, and Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Change, which does not require a letter.

Non-Degree Special Students

Letters of recommendation are not required for Special Student applications.

English Proficiency

Upload unofficial test scores then send official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (ETS institution code is 3682), IELTS, Duolingo or PTE exam

Minimum and Target Scores by Program

Applied Quantitative Methods & Social Analysis

• 85 TOEFL iBT (or 6.5 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Minimum 110 Duolingo

Criminology and Criminal Justice – All programs

• Target score 100 TOEFL iBT (or 7.0 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Target score 120 Duolingo

English – All Programs

• Minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (or 6.5 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Minimum 110 Duolingo; Target score 120 Duolingo

Economics – All programs

• 85 TOEFL iBT (or 6.5 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Minimum 110 Duolingo

Network Science

• Target score 100 TOEFL iBT (or 7.0 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Target score 120 Duolingo

Political Science – PhD, MA, MS

• Target score 100 TOEFL iBT (or 7.0 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Target score 120 Duolingo

School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs – All programs

• Target score 100 TOEFL iBT (or 7.0 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Target score 120 Duolingo

Sociology – PhD

• Target score 90 TOEFL iBT (or 6.5 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• Target score 110 Duolingo

All programs not previously mentioned

• 79-80 TOEFL iBT (or 6.5 IELTS or PTE equivalent)
• 105 Duolingo

Waivers

Here are some examples where you may not have to provide us with a language proficiency test score report but please do be advised that language proficiency will be determined during the application review process.

1. You have/will receive a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a U.S. institution.
2. You are a citizen of a country where English is the official/primary language.
3. You have/will receive a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a country where English is the official/primary language.
4. You have have/will receive a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree abroad from an accredited, American university abroad.
5. English is the medium language of instruction where you have/will receive a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. This information must be clearly stated on your transcript.

Please note that we consider graduate certificates as a non-degree and as such will not satisfy the language proficiency requirement.

Test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond the undergraduate degree.

An applicant can upload an unofficial copy of GRE General Exam scores to the online application. If admitted, official scores will be required and are to be sent through ETS (institution code 3682).

English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D’Amore-McKim classrooms. If you are not a native English speaker, we require a standardized test of English language proficiency unless you completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or you have worked full-time for two years in the United States or other native English-speaking environment.

Demonstrating Proficiency with Test Scores

We accept the following English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT®, IELTS, Duolingo and PTE Academic. Enter your scores and upload a scanned copy of your results as a document in your online application. Tests results are valid for two years.

Global Pathways Program

If your proficiency in the English language does not meet the minimum requirement, you may apply to the university’s Global Pathways program. This program will help you improve your English language skills and academic knowledge before enrolling in your program of choice.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the standard application requirements, we also require a passport and English translations of academic transcripts. 

If you are neither a citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States, you must submit a scanned copy of your passport into the Supplemental Section of your online application.

Any scanned academic transcripts that you submit through our application must include an English translation. Include all postsecondary educational institutions you have attended—as well as any technical or professional schools—and your diploma or degree earned. Do not include transcripts from your secondary school or high school.

Complete the online application.

Pay the application fee of $100.

A personal statement (<=500 words) and many programs also require a short essay (<=300 words)

Resumé – All applicants should submit a resume.

Two letters of professional recommendation (graduate certificate programs only require one letter)

Academic transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended

Kira online interview (by invitation for some programs, access is provided after application submission)

Optional GMAT/GRE test scores 

What program code should I use to order official GMAT and GRE test scores? 

Northeastern does not currently require a GMAT or GRE score for admission. However, if you choose to provide unofficial test scores with your application, you must also send us your official score report directly from the testing agency as a condition of enrollment. 

Official test scores can be requested for GMAT through www.MBA.com, and GRE through www.ETS.org. When requesting official scores, use the following codes: 

Full-time MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-88; GRE, 8332 

Online MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-88; GRE, 8332 

Part-time MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-92; GRE, 8335 

JD/MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-88; GRE, 8334 

LLM/MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-07; GRE, 8339 

MS in Accounting: GMAT, 276-QH-99; GRE, 6924 

MS in Accounting/MBA: GMAT, 276-QH-86; GRE, 7489 

MS in Business Analytics: GMAT, 276-C0-51; GRE, 7508 

MS in Finance and MS in Quantitative Finance: GMAT, 276-C0-53; GRE, 7920 

MS in International Management: GMAT, 276-C0-84; GRE, 8338 

MS in Management (MS x): GMAT, 276-C0-58; GRE, 1015 

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (for international students only)

We accept the following English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT®, IELTS, Duolingo, and PTE Academic. Use the following codes when ordering test scores: 

TOEFL iBT (all programs): 3671 (program code); 02 (department code) 

PTE (all programs): W9H-K8-65 

IELTS: There is no IELTS code. When you register there is a drop-down where you can select Northeastern University – D’Amore-McKim. 

Duolingo: There is no Duolingo code. To have your results shared with us, please select “Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business” from the graduate school list. 

Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

To be admissible to our LLM programs, you are required to hold a first professional law degree. For domestic applicants, a JD is required. For international applicants, the requirement may be fulfilled by an LLB or its equivalent from an accredited or comparably recognized law school outside the United States.

Applicants are notified as soon as an admission decision has been made. We highly recommend you submit your application and supporting materials as early as possible. For priority consideration, applicants to the On-Campus LLM are encouraged to submit their applications by April 1 for fall entry.

If program is offered in multiple locations, applicants are required to select a first and second choice campus, as the capacity limit in each location varies.

• Northeastern University School of Law LLM Application Form (available through the Law School Admission Council or via our website). The application is available via the “Apply Now” tab on our website.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two-page Personal Statement
• **One letter of recommendation
• **Official transcripts. If applicable, transcripts should be translated into English.
• **Score reports for the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT®) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  if English is not your first language.
• **The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is not required, but applicants who have taken it should submit a report of their score.

*Any document submitted to the School of Law as part of the application becomes university property and will not be returned to the student. 

**If you apply through the Law School Admission Council, your LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) report will include your letter of recommendation, transcripts and test scores.

Once admitted to the LLM Program, you will be asked to submit a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 to secure your place in the class. Admitted students who are not US citizens and who need an I-20 for a student visa application or for a change of immigration status will be required to provide documentation of financial resources sufficient to cover the cost of the LLM Program and all living expenses that will be incurred while pursuing the degree.

The LLM Program at Northeastern University School of Law accepts applications directly or through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Students who apply through LSAC should register with the LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) provided by LSAC. This service collects and authenticates your academic records and letters of recommendation, and (if applicable) your TOEFL iBT® or IELTS score report. Once complete, LSAC sends the CAS report, including all your documents and evaluations of any international transcripts, to Northeastern University School of Law. To use the Credential Assembly Service, register for an account at LSAC.org and follow the instructions to register for the service. Questions about the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at +1.215.968.1315.

Transcripts for all previously attended colleges and universities, law schools and graduate schools must be sent directly by the schools to LSAC’s LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) or to the Northeastern University School of Law LLM Program.

NU Transcript Policy

NU’s transcript policy requires enrolling graduate and professional degree program students to submit to NU official transcripts including evidence of the completion of the bachelor’s degree and the date of degree conferral within 30 days from the start of their first academic term. Failure to complete this requirement will result in a registration hold being placed on the student’s account preventing future term course registration.

Official Transcript Requirements and Definition:
You are required to arrange for receipt by NUSL your transcripts (or marksheets) that evidences all university-level (post-secondary education) courses, credits and grades (or marks) from any and all colleges or universities that you have ever attended, whether or not you received a degree from said colleges or universities. If you hold a degree from any previous institution, and if the transcripts do not evidence the completion of a degree, you are also required to arrange for receipt by NUSL an official certificate of completion or diploma that evidences the degree that you hold, and the date of degree conferral. An official document/transcript is one that is generally printed on security sensitive paper, and includes a university seal, and the signature of the registrar’s office or similar authority. Official electronic transcripts also include a university seal and the signature of the registrar’s office. Generally, any document received directly from a student is not considered official, unless it is received in a sealed package or envelope. An official document is typically one that is sent from the originating institution or company directly to NUSL or LSAC for processing. Documents received by NU become the property of NU and cannot be returned.

Deadline:
You are encouraged to complete this requirement prior to matriculation. You are required to complete this requirement by/before deadline: 30 days after the first day of classes of your effective term of entry (e.g. if September 15 is the first day of the term for which you plan to course enroll/matriculate, you must complete this requirement by October 14). After the deadline, students will not be allowed to enroll for the subsequent term unless and until they fulfill this requirement.

Applicants to the LLM Program whose first language is not English should provide a TOEFL iBT® or IELTS score report.  Applicants whose first law degree was conducted in English are not required to provide a TOEFL iBT® or IELTS score report.

Contact the ETS and request that your TOEFL score be sent directly to LSAC or directly to Northeastern. The TOEFL code for LSAC’s LLM Credential Assembly Service is 8395; the TOEFL code for Northeastern University School of Law is 4999. The ETS website can provide current information about test registration and scheduling. Northeastern University School of Law also accepts an official IELTS score report. Test scheduling and registration information for the IELTS exam can be found on the IELTS website.

On-Campus LLM applicants who achieve a score of 85 or better on the TOEFL iBT® or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or better will be considered for admission.  Applicants with a TOEFL score of 79-84 will be considered for admission and required to complete an oral interview via the internet or in person as part of the application process.

The LSAT is not required for entry into the LLM Program, but applicants who have taken it should submit their score.

Applicants must have one letter of recommendation submitted by their recommender, either directly to the Northeastern University School of Law LLM Program or through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service, which is part of the CAS registration. A maximum of two letters of recommendation may be submitted. We suggest that applicants select individuals who have first-hand knowledge of their academic work, intellectual and personal qualities, and other characteristics that make them a strong LLM candidate.

All applicants must submit a résumé or curriculum vitae as part of the application. The résumé may include academic and professional honors received (e.g., prizes, scholarly awards, membership in honor societies, recognition/service awards); extracurricular and community activities; work experience; and references for any scholarly publications.

All applicants must provide a personal statement of purpose, written in their own words. The personal statement should be two pages, double-spaced. It should discuss the applicant’s reasons for applying to the Northeastern University School of Law’s LLM Program and explain how the degree relates to the applicant’s professional and personal goals.