Northeastern University Pre-College Programs Experiential Entrepreneurship (London)

Weekday classes run from about 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., after breakfast from 7:30. There's usually one long morning block, then lunch at noon and two afternoon sessions, and evenings and weekends are given over to dinner and social activities.

Northeastern's sample schedule, which it says may change, starts with move-in on the Sunday and orientation on Monday. The rest of week one covers the basics, from How Customers Think: Entrepreneurship Through the Lens of Psychology to market research and building a customer value proposition, with a field trip on Thursday and a concept pitch on Friday afternoon. Week two moves on to financial and economic literacy, marketing, design thinking and digital entrepreneurship, with more field trips and guest speakers, then practice team pitches and the final pitch on the last Friday morning before move-out.

Expect some work after class too. Northeastern says students typically spend that time on group projects with their teammates.

You need to meet two rules at once. You must be a rising junior or senior in high school, and you must be at least 17 by 25 July 2027, the first day. The age rule is the one to check first, because a rising junior who's still 16 on that date can't attend.

Students from any country can apply, but Northeastern doesn't sponsor student visas for non-credit programs. Anyone who isn't a UK resident needs either a Standard Visitor Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization, depending on nationality and arrival date.

Northeastern reviews applications holistically, the way it reviews undergraduate applications, and gives the academic and extracurricular parts equal weight. Its programs typically have 15 to 30 students. It admits more students than it has places, so admission alone doesn't guarantee a spot. Places go to admitted students who pay the deposit first, and programs typically fill before the deposit deadline.

Applications go through Northeastern's pre-college admissions page, and each round closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

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   Start the online application when it opens in early December 2026.

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   Upload an unofficial high school transcript or report cards and a personal statement of no more than 250 words about your passion for the subject, why you want to enroll and what you hope to gain.

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   If you like, add the name and contact details of a teacher or counselor as a reference, which is optional.

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   Submit by the priority deadline of 15 January 2027 if you can, since Northeastern may close a popular program after that round, with decisions by email in early February.

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   Otherwise, apply by the regular deadline of 28 February 2027 (decisions in mid-March) or the late deadline of 15 March 2027 (decisions in early April).

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   Once admitted, pay the deposit by your round's deadline (18 February, 1 April or 15 April 2027), then pay the full tuition by 1 May 2027.

Tuition is $6,995 for the two weeks. It covers classes, course materials, a private bedroom with its own bathroom in a shared residence hall apartment, every meal and snack, and the social program. Travel to London isn't on Northeastern's list of what's included. Non-UK residents also need a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization, so check the current government fee on the UK government's site. Every student must have health or travel health insurance that covers them in the UK for the whole program, and most programs require you to bring your own laptop.

Once admitted, you hold your place with a non-refundable deposit of 20% of tuition after any aid or discounts, which is $1,399 at the full price, and the balance is due on 1 May 2027. There's no formal payment plan, although Northeastern will consider requests for more time, and some families have paid with 529 college savings funds. Northeastern doesn't say what happens to the rest of the fee if you cancel, so ask before you pay in full.

Every admitted student is considered for need-based aid, which usually takes the form of a scholarship or a program discount. You apply inside the application by giving your family's adjusted gross income and number of dependents, and the award comes with your admission decision.

Northeastern Residence Life staff live in the residence hall with students, and security teams watch the building entrance around the clock. The hall is run by an outside partner of Northeastern University London and sits 15 to 20 minutes' walk from campus, and staff walk students there and back as a group each day.

During class breaks and after classes, students can explore campus and designated parts of the St Katharine Dock area on their own. Parents can file a leave request if they want their student to leave campus alone. Off-campus outings in the evenings and on weekends are chaperoned, and the sample schedule has everyone back in the building for a 9:00 p.m. curfew every night. Students list allergies and dietary needs on a form, and staff work with caterers and restaurants to meet them as far as they can.