Northeastern University College of Engineering | 19,009 followers on LinkedIn. Northeastern University’s College of Engineering is a leader in experiential education and interdisciplinary research with a focus on innovating for global impact. Our distinctive model of experiential learning, including Northeastern’s signature cooperative education program and R1 research rating, contributes significantly to our strengths in rich experiential learning, industry collaborations, and use-inspired research. The college has over 10,000 students pursuing BS, MS, and PhD degrees, and has more than 450 faculty.