Northeastern University London is a public university established in 2010 and located in St Katharine Docks. The institution gained university title in 2022 following its acquisition by Northeastern University in 2019, becoming part of a global network spanning 14 campuses across the UK, US, and Canada. It serves over 1,000 students supported by approximately 180 academic staff.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes across business, computer science, data science, law, philosophy, economics, and creative writing, alongside specialised research institutes in network science and intelligent networked systems. A distinctive feature is its experiential learning model, which integrates academic study with professional experience through co-op placements and international opportunities. The institution also provides double degree pathways validated in both the UK and US, designed to provide work rights in both countries upon graduation.
Academic provision emphasises interdisciplinary study and the integration of technological, data, and human literacies. Research activities are guided by principles of equity, sustainability, and public good, with strengths across disciplines including network science and intelligent networked systems alongside traditional subjects.