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London, England, United Kingdom
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Northeastern University London (NU London) is a small, private, not-for-profit university in central London and the UK campus of Northeastern University, Boston. Founded in 2012 by Professor A. C. Grayling as New College of the Humanities, it was acquired by Northeastern University in 2019, gained taught degree awarding powers in February 2020 and received university title in 2022. It is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1189858) and has 2,247 students, with a 14:1 academic-to-student ratio.
The campus sits in Zone 1 beside Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Its flagship building, Devon House, is at St Katharine Docks; One Portsoken in the City holds science laboratories and teaching floors; Marble Quay houses staff and PhD students; and a Start-up Hub near One Portsoken incorporates a preserved section of the Roman London Wall. NU London is part of Northeastern's global network of 14 campuses across the UK, the United States and Canada.
Teaching is organised in three faculties: Humanities; Social Sciences; and Computing, Mathematics, Engineering and Natural Sciences (CoMENS). Three-year undergraduate degrees include Business, Computer Science and Business, Data Science, Economics, Law (LLB), Philosophy, Philosophy and Computer Science, Politics and International Relations, and Psychology, with electives that can be recognised as a minor-style specialism. Master's programmes include Applied Artificial Intelligence, Fintech Management, International Business, Project Management, Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence, a Global Business and AI dual master's, and an online MA in Contemporary Creative Writing. Degree apprenticeships cover areas such as AI leadership, data science, digital and technology solutions, project management, laboratory science and transport planning.
Experiential learning is central: students can take work placements and co-op, an optional semester at Northeastern's Boston campus, and (for students entering up to September 2026) double-degree routes with a further year in Boston. Research is concentrated in the London hubs of the Network Science Institute and the Intelligent Networked Systems Institute.
NU London does not run its own halls; students live in partner purpose-built student accommodation across London, private rentals or at home. Support includes academic advisers, English and mathematics tutoring, Disability and Wellbeing Specialists, Mental Health Specialists, one-to-one careers counselling, a student hardship fund, and clubs and societies run with the students' union (NUSU London). The community draws students and staff from 89 countries.
Home undergraduate fee: £10,050 per year. International undergraduate fees: £24,573 per year for Economics, Law, Philosophy, Psychology and Politics and International Relations; £29,263 per year for Business, Data Science, Computer Science and Business, and Philosophy and Computer Science. Master's fees vary by programme. Acceptance deposits are £500 for home students and online learners and £3,000 for international students, offset against first-term fees.
A means-tested award for home-fee undergraduates with household incomes under £66,000: £3,900 a year for incomes below £33,000 and £2,600 a year for incomes of £33,000-£66,000, paid in two instalments or applied as a fee reduction. An additional one-off £500 is available to students caring for dependants under 18. Queries go to [email protected].
£5,500 a year, not means-tested, for home-fee undergraduates who are estranged, care-experienced or young carers (aged under 25), or who hold refugee status, are asylum seekers or have leave following an asylum or human rights application. Eligible students are contacted by the Widening Participation team.
Up to £200 per academic year for Year 2 and 3 undergraduates receiving the NU London Bursary, towards interview travel, professional clothing, DBS checks and internship costs.
All international undergraduates are automatically considered, with no separate application, for a first-year scholarship of £2,000, £2,500 or £3,000 based on grades (for example BBB, ABB or AAB at A level). Recipients must be self-funded; the award is deducted from first-year fees after registration. An Essay Competition Scholarship is also available for 2026-27. See the scholarship policy.
Scholarships are offered towards master's tuition fees. Home students normally living in England may apply for the UK Government Postgraduate Master's Loan of up to £13,206 (courses starting after 1 August 2026). US students may use private loans such as Sallie Mae; US federal loans and 529 plans cannot be used.
Up to £1,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate students facing unforeseen financial crises such as serious illness or fraud (apprentices and partner-programme students excluded). Contact [email protected].
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View scholarships for Northeastern University London →Applications can be made through UCAS (institution code N53) or directly through the university's applicant portal at no charge. Applicants provide a personal statement, an academic reference and academic history such as transcripts or predicted grades. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview with an academic tutor before a decision is made.
The typical offer is ABB-BBB at A level, or 32-34 points in the IB Diploma (including Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay), or 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects with an overall Diploma pass, or an equivalent qualification. A level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted. Students taking the Extended Project Qualification alongside three A levels may receive an alternative offer. Applicants predicted up to two grades below the typical offer are still considered holistically. All students must be at least 18 by the last day of the spring semester in the year of entry.
Country-specific equivalents are set for national school-leaving qualifications (for example the German Abitur, typically 1.5 overall; the Dutch VWO, typically 7.0 overall; the Danish Studentereksamen, typically an average of 10). Some national diplomas, such as the Turkish Lise Diplomasi, normally require a foundation course first.
Test results must be no more than two years old at the start of the course. Postgraduate research applicants need IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.
Master's applicants normally need a 2:2 undergraduate degree or above, or an international equivalent; mature applicants with professional experience are encouraged to apply, and some programmes have additional requirements. Applications are made online year-round on a rolling basis, with a personal statement of up to 4,000 characters. Most programmes start in January and September; international applicants should apply at least three months before the start date. Decisions are usually given within a few weeks.
PhD degrees are offered through a partnership agreement with the University of Kent; studentships are advertised and applied for via jobs.ac.uk and FindAPhD.
International students who need a Student visa must pay a £3,000 deposit before the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Full-time students on a Student visa may work up to 20 hours a week in term time.
All teaching takes place on one central London campus (Zone 1) spread across four buildings near Tower Bridge.
Accommodation is not booked through the university; partner purpose-built residences include AXO Waterloo, AXO New Cross, GoBritanya McMillan Residence, GoBritanya Your Tribe Southwark, Scape Mile End, Chapter Aldgate and Chapter Spitalfields (rooms from £200 to £454 per week, prices as of January 2026).
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