Graduate Programs at Northeastern University in Oakland and Silicon Valley
At Northeastern, we have always been focused on connecting education to the real lives and goals of our students. From our earliest origins in 1898 as Boston’s first law school for working professionals, through our rise to international renown for our cooperative education model, we have grounded our academic programs in their impact.
Students are given opportunities throughout their programs to focus on the areas that interest them most. Hands-on project based work is prioritized, including in partnership with external businesses and organizations. Many programs offer research opportunities aimed both at academia and PhD pathways, or applied research geared towards industry R&D and product development. Through electives and concentrations, each student is encouraged to build knowledge—and a portfolio—based on the ideas they want to pursue and the skills they want to demonstrate.
Our two California campuses each employ full-time faculty, adjunct faculty who work across academia and industry, dedicated career development and academic advising teams, and leadership. Each program follows the same core curriculum as in Boston and across our campuses, tailored to the unique ecosystem of the Bay Area and taught by professors who have built their careers here.
Students admitted to graduate programs in Silicon Valley and Oakland for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 may be eligible for program-specific scholarships up to 50% of tuition.
Awards vary by program. Eligibility is confirmed through standard application, and offers of admission will include details of matched financial awards.
Silicon Valley
Located in San Jose in a private custom multi-floor suite in the office towers at 4 N 2nd Street, our Silicon Valley campus has beautiful views and brand new interiors. Close to 1000 graduate students are enrolled across a portfolio of programs centered on technology and the tech business. With a mix of international and local students, the campus offers a busy schedule of social events, professional programming, and networking opportunities.
This campus also offers several of Northeastern’s signature pathway programs—specially designed curriculums that allow students with no prior related experience to ramp up into a standard technical curriculum.
Programs:
MS in Artificial Intelligence (+ Align pathway)
MPS in Analytics
MS in Computer Science (+ Align pathway)
MS in Data Science
MS in Information Systems (+ Bridge pathway)
MS in Project Management
Graduate Application in AI Applications
Oakland
Located on the historic Mills College campus since the merger of the two schools in 2022, our Oakland campus has roughly 400 graduate students enrolled in a multidisciplinary set of programs. 1000+ undergraduates also study on the campus, and the events calendar is deeply connected to industry and community in the East Bay and San Francisco. Students can take advantage of the full amenities of the campus including fitness center, makerspaces, and XR Lab.
Programs:
MPS in Analytics
MS in Bioinformatics
MS in Biotechnology
MS in Business Analytics
MS in Computer Science (+ Align pathway)
MA in Educational Leadership
MS in Extended Realities (XR)
MS in Game Science and Design
MS in Information Systems (+ Bridge pathway)
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Policy
MS in Semiconductor Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Change Policy
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis