How to Apply

Step 1

Start your application

Step 2

Submit required materials

Step 3

Check application status

Step 4

Await decision

All prospective undergraduate students should visit Northeastern's Undergraduate Admissions website for application requirements, procedural steps and policies.

  1. Application form
  2. Application fee ($100)
  3. A personal statement (<=500 words) and many programs also require a short essay (<=300 words)
  4. Resumé
  5. Two letters of professional recommendation (graduate certificate programs only require one letter)
  6. Academic transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
  7. Kira online interview (by invitation for some programs, access is provided after application submission)
  8. Optional GMAT/GRE test scores (for more information, review our admissions policies)
  9. TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (for international students only, view more information and waiver eligibility in our admissions policies)
  10. Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

If you're applying to the LLM/MBA or JD/MBA programs, you must apply and gain admission independently to both Northeastern Law and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. You must be admitted by Northeastern Law before seeking admission to D'Amore-McKim. Many candidates complete their MBA application during the first or second year of law school.

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 not a permanent resident of the United States (Green Card holder) or are a citizen of a country other than the United States and applying to a campus-based program, you must upload a scanned copy of your passport in the Documents section of your 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.

Additional Information

Visit our FAQ page for answers to a wide range of questions about optional GMAT or GRE testing, program codes for test score submissions, second-time applications, and more.

Admissions Policies

  • Each applicant may be considered for only one graduate business degree program per academic year.
  • All applications (including supporting documents) must be submitted online.
  • Each applicant is responsible for completing their own application and ensuring that the information and material submitted is truthful. Northeastern reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission made to any applicant whose work or any part of the application is found to be false or inauthentic.
  • Each submitted application (along with supporting materials) becomes the property of Northeastern University and is nonreturnable.
  • Because of the volume of applications, we are not able to provide feedback to candidates who are not offered admission.
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to assume the costs of verifying and/or authenticating any documents associated with the application.
  • Each application is kept on file for one year after it is submitted. In working with re-applicants, the Admissions Committee may, at its discretion, use some materials from an application submitted up to one year earlier. After one year, a re-applicant must submit a new application and supporting documents.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Northeastern University is committed to providing equal opportunity to its students and employees, and to eliminating discrimination when it occurs. The University does not condone discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or disability status. Moreover, the University will not ignore any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment of any member of the Northeastern community. Nor will Northeastern condone any form of retaliatory activity against any person who brings a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or who cooperates in a complaint investigation.

Disability Services

Support services are available to students with disabilities through the Disability Resource Center. Inquiries can be made by calling 617.373.2675 (voice) or 617.373.2730 (TTY).