Oakland
Northern California’s unlimited opportunities,
Northeastern University’s unrivaled experiential education
Launch your world-class Northeastern education in the heart of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area. On our Oakland campus, you can explore the leading edge of emerging and frontier technologies, gain real-world industry experience, and contribute to groundbreaking research—all with personal guidance from our expert faculty and inspiration from our bold community of innovators.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Pursue your goals and create a meaningful future
Only a Northeastern education combines leading academics with unique experiential opportunities to prepare you for a lifetime of success. On our Oakland campus, undergraduate students can create impact from day one—developing the problem-solving skills and agile mindset required to jump-start change at the intersections of tech, business, healthcare, and science.
And for students who have completed some college coursework already, our online degree completion programs can help you chart an efficient path to your bachelor’s degree, enabling you to take the next step in your career.
GRADUATE EDUCATION
Industry-aligned degrees without boundaries
Advance your career with a Northeastern experience-powered degree. As a student in Oakland, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with leading Bay Area employers as you prepare to impact in-demand fields such as emerging tech, analytics, public administration, and digital media.
Immersive experiences that set you apart
Problem-solving, teamwork, and industry immersion are embedded in your Northeastern journey, giving you the real-world experience and connections with faculty and employers needed to create change.
Discoveries with far-reaching impact
Why wait to make a difference? Northeastern’s R1 research status gives our students unique opportunities to have a hand in the high-tech and science-driven advances that are changing how the world lives and works.
Partnerships that accelerate progress
Our partners benefit from Northeastern’s world-class facilities, innovative students, and leading faculty researchers who are helping organizations find solutions to obstacles, accelerate tech-driven innovation, and upskill their workforces.
Succeed with support
See yourself in California as part of our close-knit community on our beautiful, welcoming campus. At Northeastern in Oakland, you’ll have access to personal guidance and build enduring connections that help you make the most of the Bay Area’s prolific professional opportunities and creative energy.
“From guest lectures with local entrepreneurs to site visits at nearby companies, I felt like I was right at the heart of innovation. Proximity to Silicon Valley created opportunities to interact with tech professionals, and I found myself constantly inspired by the energy that Oakland brings.”
Mahishi Murarka
Business Administration major from India
Stories that reflect our community
From research breakthroughs to student achievements, this is the place to learn what’s happening at Northeastern in Oakland.
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Digital Tools Provide Access to Northeastern Oakland Museum
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Northeastern’s Lead by Learning Helps Train Educators on AI
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Why Northeastern Applications Numbers Have Surged Again
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Class Profile: Writers Find Their Creative Strengths in the Age of AI
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How Artists Create Data Visualization Art
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Rituals, Routines, and Superstitions: Students Get Ready for Finals
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Northeastern Offers Thanksgiving Meal for Students Staying Put
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Where Oaks and Redwoods Become a Living Classroom
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Responsible AI Needs Human-AI Collaboration, Expert Says
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