Partnerships

Work with Northeastern on achieving our goal of delivering world-class education. Whether you are a university, community college or other academic institution that is looking for a partner, or a scholar who wants to be part of a unique educational experience, Northeastern is open to learning more about you and exploring whether we share a common educational vision. Contact the Office of International Programs and discover the possibilities.

International Academic Partners  

Universities 

Northeastern currently has more than 40 partnerships with leading universities around the world, and we are always open to exploring new partnership opportunities. A typical agreement with a partner university includes student and faculty exchanges, as well as opportunities to engage in joint research, and other projects.  

More recently, we have developed two dual degree programs. These programs allow students to start a degree at NEIU or at a university in their home country, and then transfer to the other institution to finish the program and obtain a diploma from each university.

Community Colleges  

Due to its commitment to keeping the cost of education down, Northeastern Illinois University partners with community colleges. We have automatic transfer agreements with many community colleges in and around Chicago, and we welcome opportunities to partner with community colleges outside the United States as well. 

These agreements guarantee admission to partner school students who complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree with at least a 2.5 GPA, permitting the student to transfer into Northeastern Illinois University to complete a bachelor's degree program. Community colleges seeking to partner with Northeastern Illinois University should contact the Office of International Programs at international-programs@neiu.edu, or by phone (773) 442-4796. 

High Schools 

NEIU is also open to partnering with high schools around the world. For more information, please contact OIP. 

Recruiting Agents 

Northeastern Illinois University works with reputable agencies around the world to find qualified students interested in pursuing a degree at NEIU. We like to work in an engaged and professional way with agents to regularly share information and to develop relationships that ensure understanding. Contact the Office of International Programs to learn how your company can become one of our select partners.