NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY OAKLAND
Our West Coast hub for innovation, experiential learning, and frontier technology
Discover the power of experience in the culturally diverse, vibrant Bay Area.
About our Oakland campus
Pursue your goals through our renowned and rigorous educational model. You’ll thrive in a tight-knit community of problem-solvers energized by the innovative spirit that makes the Bay Area one of the world’s most dynamic and economically important regions. Whether you opt for four years or one semester, what you accomplish here will prepare you for a lifetime of impact.
Undergraduate EDUCATION
Education with an edge
Explore your passions through four-year degree programs and interdisciplinary majors spanning business, healthcare, and emerging technologies. With top-tier educators and supportive advisors, you’ll map a personalized journey that’s enriched by our experience-driven approach to education and real-world learning opportunities throughout the Bay Area.
graduate EDUCATION
Launch a future-proof career
Discover master’s and doctoral degree programs that align with your career goals and today’s fastest-growing fields. You’ll build the in-demand skills and expertise that position you for your next professional step. Our extensive global network of alumni and partner organizations will fuel your career with lifelong opportunities and resources even after you graduate.
Experiential Learning
Our signature approach to education
Gain experience through countless worldwide opportunities, then integrate what you learn into your studies. You’ll explore new ideas and solve problems with the agility and global mindset our complex world demands. At Northeastern Oakland, students thrive through:
- Impactful leadership roles in student organizations
- Transformative research opportunities
- Co-op placements with nearby industry giants driving change in the latest technologies
A thriving network of opportunities
With locations in California’s Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Vancouver, British Columbia, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to earn real-world experience and collaborate on research here, and across our entire global network.
You’ll also have access to academic, research, and career development opportunities across geographic, sociopolitical, and cultural contexts as well as global resources to effect change.
17,380
Northeastern alumni in the San Francisco Bay Area—and 300,000+ alumni worldwide—ready to connect, support, and mentor
3,200+
co-op employer partners worldwide, with 250+ in the Bay Area, where you can gain professional experience
2,000+
startups with whom to connect throughout Oakland
1,400+
Bay Area co-op students hired by high-tech giants like Meta, PayPal, and Toast since 2018
1,250
Oakland-based nonprofits to work with on solving issues of social impact
