“My experience at Global Pathways was really useful, helping me to improve my English skills and be ready to face the Bachelor at Northeastern.” Andi Muhametaj from Albania – Undergraduate Business Administration
Northeastern University – Undergraduate Pathways
The Global Pathways program at Northeastern University offers international students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from a top ranked US university.
The undergraduate Pathways curriculum is a combination of college level English preparation with specialized academic coursework in your field study taught by Northeastern University faculty on campus in the heart of Boston. Upon successful completion of the Global Pathways program, you’ll be transferred into your Bachelor’s degree programs at Northeastern University, usually as a 2nd semester Freshman student.
Undergraduate Global Pathways at Northeastern University
1-3 semester term Pathways program (or 4, 8, or 12 month Pathways program)- Choose from 3 tracks in either Business & Social Sciences, Engineering Mathematics & Computer Science, or Physical & Life Sciences depending on your major
- Earn up to 12-16 academic courses that can be applied to your Bachelors degree
- Progression to 2nd semester of your Bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University for most students
Need more information - contact us
For more information contact us at Northeastern University’s Global Pathways office:
northeastern@global-pathways.com
Northeastern Bachelors Degree and Majors
Global Pathways offers Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Sciences through Northeastern Undergraduate Residential Colleges in the following fields of study:
College of Arts, Media and Design
Architecture – BS**
Art + Design, BA, BFA*
- Art, BA*
- Digital Art, BFA*
- Graphic Design, BFA*
- Studio Art, BFA**
Communications Studies, BA
Journalism, BA
Music History and Analysis, BA
Music Industry, BS
Music Technology, BS*
Theatre, BS
*Portfolio required
** Additional requirement in calculus and physics may be required at time of application. Global Pathways will admit students for any term, but students can only start their undergraduate degree in Architecture in the Fall semester. Students intending to major in Architecture will enroll in a combination of courses from the Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science and Social Science Tracks.
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Cultural Anthropology, BS
Economics, BA, BS
History, BA
International Affairs, BA
Political Science, BA, BS
Religious Studies, BA
Sociology, BS
Spanish, BA
School of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice, BS
- Law and Justice
- Criminology and Public Policy
- Globalization and International Criminology
College of Business Administration
Business Administration, BS 
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture
Management
- Finance and Insurance
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
International Business, BS
- Foreign Language Emphasis: French/German/Japanese/Spanish/Portugueuse/English -United Kingdom
- International Affairs
- East Asian Studies
College of Engineering
Engineering – Chemical, BS
Engineering – Civil and Environmental, BS
Engineering – Computer Systems, BS
Engineering – Electrical, BS
Engineering – Industrial, BS
Engineering – Mechanical, BS
College of Computer and Information Science
Computer Science, BA, BS
Information Science, BS
College of Science
Mathematics, BS 
Behavioral Neuroscience, BS
Biology, BS
Chemistry, BS
Environmental Science, BS
Environmental Studies, BA
Physics, BS
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Applied Physics
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Physics
Undergraduate Curriculum at Northeastern University
Depending on the major you have been accepted into at Northeastern University, you will be placed in one of following 3 tracks in either Business & Social Sciences, Engineering Mathematics & Computer Science, or Physical & Life Sciences:
Business and Social Sciences Track
Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Sciences Track
*Civil Engineering will take macroeconomics.
Physical and Life Sciences Track
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements to qualify for this program:
NOTE: These are minimum entry requirements only. Satisfying these requirements does not guarantee admission into the Global Pathways program.
- Minimum Academic level of High School diploma or equivalent. High School student in their final semester may apply to Pathways before graduating from high school. University Transfer students must have less than 24 transferable credit hours to qualify as a transfer student through Pathways.
- Minimum Grade level (GPA) of 2.8 to 3.2 out of 4.0 scale in cumulative high school coursework from grades 9 to 12. GPA level varies depending on the major you apply to enter study.
- Minimum English score of one of the following: TOEFL 500 PBT / iBT 61 / IELTS 5.5 (no bands below 5.5). Kaplan iBT test score also accepted.
- Maximum English score limit of TOEFL iBT 87 or IELTS 7.0 on Northeastern University’s undergraduate Global Pathways program. If your English score this or better, then you must apply directly to Northeastern University’s undergraduate program.
^ Conditional Acceptance through Kaplan English school available for students who score below the minimum English level. Kaplan English Center is located on campus at Northeastern University and conditional admission requires completion of minimum 10 weeks of English courses and a minimum Kaplan iBT 61.
English Entry Level – Undergraduate Global Pathways:
Global Pathways at Northeastern University offers Undergraduate students the flexibility to study on a 1 term, or 2 term, or 3 term Pathways program depending upon the student’s level of English:
* Maximum English score of TOEFL iBT 87 or IELTS 7.0. English scores equal to or better than TOEFL iBT 87 or IELTS 7.0 must apply directly to Northeastern University’s undergraduate program.
Exit Requirements to progress to Northeastern’s degree program:
- Successful completion of all semesters of Global Pathways is required. Early matriculation is not allowed.
- Minimum Grade level (GPA) of 2.8 to 3.0 out of 4.0 scale in cumulative Pathways coursework. GPA level varies depending on the major you apply to enter study.
- Completion of Northeastern University’s English exam, or minimum TOEFL iBT 87 / IELTS 7.0.
After completion of your exit requirements, most students will progress to the 2nd Semester of your Freshman year at Northeastern University starting in Fall and Spring term.
Program Dates
Applications accepted for Global Pathways year round for rolling admission to start dates in Fall, Spring, and Summer term at Northeastern University.
| Academic Term | Application Deadline | Arrival Program Start Date |
| Spring 2012 | October 28, 2011 | January 4, 2012 |
| Summer 2012 | February 28, 2012 | May 2, 2012 |
| Fall 2012 | June 14, 2012 | August 27, 2012* |
| Spring 2013 | October 4, 2012 | January 2, 2012* |
* Tentative program start date. Please confirm by contacting our Northeastern University Global Pathways office.
How to Apply?
To apply to Northeastern University through Global Pathways is simple and easy!
Please just submit the following required documents to our Northeastern University Global Pathways office:
- Global Pathways Application Form
- TOEFL, IELTS or Kaplan iBT score
- Transcripts and Grades: Original transcripts and supporting grade scale
- English Translation of Transcripts: Notarized translation of the transcripts
- Personal Statement: Must include name of the university and title of major that the student is planning to pursue
- Reference Letters: 1 to 2 letters from academic instructors or professors
- CV / Resume: List work/school history, travel, languages, awards, certificates, volunteer work, and accomplishments
- Passport Copy
- Declaration & Certification of Finances Form
- Bank statement copy: recent statement of no less than the minimum funds required in the Declaration & Certification of Finances Form with an original bank certification, official stamp, notary or other
If you currently have a US visa, please include copies of the visa page in your passport, I-94 card, and I-20 form.
Need help applying – contact us
For more information on how to apply to Northeastern University’s Global Pathways program contact us at:
northeastern@global-pathways.com
