Services for International Students and Scholars

Welcome International Students and Scholars!

Northeastern University hosts over 13,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world.

The Office of Global Services (OGS) is an active resource for Northeastern University’s community of international students, scholars, and their families. We provide professional expertise and support from the time of admission to after graduation.  Our staff’s commitment ensures that our community maintains compliance through their immigration, academic, and employment experiences.

The OGS collaborates with students, scholars, and other offices at Northeastern to enhance the international character of the university. We help our community build connections and share their values and stories across the university and throughout Boston.

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Subscribe to the Office of Global Services (OGS) newsletter to learn about information sessions and other events.

Notice for all International Students, Faculty and Staff regarding Travel

Northeastern University requires all students, and highly recommends all faculty and staff, to enter their travel itinerary and housing accommodations into “My Travel Plans,” also called the traveler registry.

This allows the university to communicate directly with travelers if unexpected events or conditions create circumstances that might pose health or safety risks. In addition, it enables on-campus resources and external support providers to better respond to students, faculty, and staff who may need medical or security assistance.

List of Immigration Attorneys and Pro-Bono Legal Services

Immigration Attorneys
Pro-Bono Legal Services

Updates and Events

For complete and updated information about the Presidential Executive Order, please visit the Northeastern Executive Order Site. You can also visit the Department of State Website to find our more about the specifics of the travel ban.
Northeastern Executive Order Site
Department of State Website

Jan. 29 – Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules against third travel ban
Dec. 8 – U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce travel ban until lower courts rule on challenges
Oct. 26 – The Department of Homeland Security began requiring airlines to implement enhanced security measures for flights destined to the United States
Sep. 27 – Country-specific travel ban issued
Sep. 13 – Trump Administration imposes visa sanctions on four countries
Sep. 1 –   State Department replaces “30/60 day rule”
Aug. 28 – In-person interviews for employment-based green card applications to begin in Oct. 1
Aug. 8 –  State Department updates policy guidance on F-1 student visa applications
Jun. 26 – Northeastern’s Statement on Supreme Court Allowing Parts of Trump Travel Ban to Take Effect
Mar. 17 – Federal courts in Hawaii, Maryland temporarily block revised travel ban
Mar. 8  –  Revised Immigration Executive Order
Feb. 27 –  Immigration Executive Orders: Your Rights & the Current Climate
Feb. 9 –    U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to continue blocking President Trump’s travel ban
Feb. 5 –    President Aoun’s Statement
Feb. 5 –    Events planned for Community Members Affected by the Executive Order
Feb. 4 –    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Update
Feb. 4 –    No Current Plans to Expand Travel Ban Beyond Current Countries
Feb. 4 –    Clarification from DHS and DOS re: Implementation of Executive Order on Immigration
Feb. 1 –    Travel Alert Under President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order

OGS Events

Office of Global Services Upcoming Events

Statistics

Represented at Northeastern in 2015/2016

  • 3242
  • 3,898
  • 5,187
  • 6,486
  • 7,705
  • 9,078
  • 10,559
  • 11,702
  • 13,201

International population over time

13,201

International population in academic year 2016/2017

Meet Northeastern Students

Maria Bermudez

Maria Bermudez

I am a second year Political Science and International Affairs major. I am half Mexican and half Canadian, but I have lived in Mexico my whole life. I always enjoy giving back to my community through volunteer opportunities.

Carlos Campos

Carlos is a senior double majoring in Economics and International Affairs. He was born and raised in San Cristobal, Venezuela. Carlos is an avid researcher with special interest in Metals Markets, and Currency. He has been part of the OGS team since 2015. Carlos has traveled to more than 10 countries during his time at Northeastern.