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Experiential Learning at Khoury College

Rigorous academics coupled with experiential learning opportunities set Khoury students apart

Northeastern’s Khoury College gives students the opportunity to take what they’re learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world problems right away — you don’t need to wait until graduation to make a difference and confirm your career choice.

#1

University for co-ops, U.S. News & World Report

598

Undergraduate co-op partners

490

Graduate co-op partners

93%

Employers would choose to hire co-op student full time

Apply what you’re learning right away

Leading tech companies and nonprofits around the globe are eager to work with Khoury students. AWS, Google, Wayfair, Fidelity — and community-based organizations driven by social good — recognize the talent of Khoury students and the contributions they can make on day one.

Throughout your time at Khoury College, you’ll build your resume and develop career contacts with potential employees — a network you’ll tap as your career unfolds and grows.

Ninety-three percent of co-op employers report that they would hire their co-op students when they graduate if a position exists or becomes available, a testament to the quality of Khoury students and the impact of their work.

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Research opportunities at all levels

Northeastern provides a wide-ranging ecosystem for student research. Students collaborate with leading researchers to advance discoveries and level up skill sets that prepare them for both industry and graduate programs. Undergraduate-level research opportunities include:

A full-time paid research co-op with a faculty member provides a six-month experience that has a similar structure and application process to an industry co-op
An independent study for credit with a faculty member pursuing research
The Honors in the Discipline program, which spreads a project over several semesters and recognizes research achievements within coursework.

Global opportunities at Khoury College’s network campuses

Master’s students have the opportunity to pursue their studies at eight of Khoury College’s global network campuses. Undergraduate students have a variety of ways to access this network: