Northeastern University (Boston)

, United States

#355

Consensus Rank 2027
across major rankings

According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Northeastern University (Boston) ranks #355 globally — #385 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, #201-300 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025. Averaged across the major global rankings, Northeastern University (Boston) places #355 worldwide.

Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓

QS World University Rankings 2027

#385

Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2026 · topuniversities.com

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

#201-300

Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications

Subject rankings

Northeastern University (Boston) by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026

Subject

THE

ARWU

U.S. News

Business & Management

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#11

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Communication & Media

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#27

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Psychology

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#46

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering

—

#51-75

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Computer Science

—

#51-75

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Pharmacy & Pharmacology

—

#51-75

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Sociology

—

#51-75

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Artificial Intelligence

—

#76-100

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Telecommunication Engineering

—

#101-150

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Law

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#101-150

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Political Science & IR

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#101-150

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Accounting & Finance

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#101-150

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Physics & Astronomy

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#151-200

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Earth & Geosciences

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#151-200

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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

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#151-200

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Biotechnology

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#151-200

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Public Health

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#151-200

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Biological Sciences

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#201-300

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Mathematics

—

#301-400

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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#301-400

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Materials Science

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#301-400

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Environmental Science

—

#301-400

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Economics & Econometrics

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#301-400

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Education

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#301-400

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above

What is Northeastern University (Boston) ranked in the world in 2026?

Northeastern University (Boston) ranks #385 in QS 2027, #201-300 in ARWU 2025. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #355 globally.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.

QS World University Rankings 2027QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2026-06-18 · official release

ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release

Cite this page:
EduRank (2026). Northeastern University (Boston) — University Rankings 2027. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/northeastern-university-boston-us/

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