Work in immersive, professional settings on meaningful projects that deliver innovative solutions to leading organizations—while building your network and graduating with a competitive edge. 

Professional experiential learning opportunities

more experiential opportunities


One semester or longer opportunities

  • Co-op studnet in front of Bezos Center for innovation building
    Co-op

    Co-op is our most immersive experiential opportunity, with students completing an average of two to three co-ops before graduation. A full-time, monthslong professional work experience that positions you not just for a job, but for your future.

  • Program 02 Exp PhD
    Experiential PhD

    In all of our experiential PhD programs, you’ll have unique opportunities to take time outside of your research group to work in industry, government, or academia.

  • Program 03 Apprenticeships
    U.K. apprenticeships

    Offered through Northeastern University London, degree apprenticeships are for residents of the U.K. or Ireland, whether you’re a working professional seeking to upskill or reskill in your career, or a student who has completed secondary school.


Variable length

  • Program 05 Treks
    Experiential Treks

    Open to all undergraduate students, Experiential Treks are professional field trips and immersive learning experiences in which you gain insight into different career paths, and engage and network with professionals.

  • Program 07 NUView
    NU VIEW

    Open to first- and second-year students, Northeastern’s Virtual Integrated Experiential Workshop, or NU VIEW, is a free, noncredit four-week program that enables you to build your skills and experience as you complete a project with a corporate or enterprise sponsor.

  • Professional Practicum
    Co-op consulting

    Open to undergraduates and graduate students, co-op consulting is a part-time experiential learning opportunity that’s integrated into a semesterlong course entirely centered around working on a real-world project for a company or organization.