Great Research Colleges in New England
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Great Undergraduate Research Colleges in New England

Finding a great school for research is important for many students. To start your search, check out these colleges in New England that prioritize research.

If undergraduate research is high on your college wish list, you’re exactly where you need to be. The colleges and universities below are all located in New England and offer exceptional opportunities for students to dive into hands-on, faculty-mentored research across STEM fields, the humanities, and beyond.

If a school feels like a strong fit, just click the green “Connect me” button—your CollegeXpress profile will be shared with the college so they can reach out with more information. Your next big discovery could start right here.

Boston University

Boston University logoBoston University is a global research institution with a campus along the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. Undergraduate students come to BU from all 50 states and more than 140 countries to study in 300+ programs of study, including popular majors in Biomedical Engineering, Business, International Relations, and more. As early as freshman year, students can participate in cutting-edge research with faculty mentors through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

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Brown University

Brown University logoBrown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. At Brown, more than 10,200+ pursue degrees in 80 academic concentrations, including the option to create their own, all backed by the University’s Open Curriculum core. There’s something for everyone on campus with 400+ student groups, 32 Division I athletic teams, and students speaking over 62 languages.

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Northeastern University

Northeastern University logoNortheastern University is a private comprehensive university in Boston, Massachusetts. Students can choose from 175 majors through seven undergraduate colleges, including interdisciplinary opportunities, combined majors, and accelerated degree options. More than 20,000 undergraduates benefit from a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, an average class size of 20, a community of students from 147 countries, 1,380 full-time faculty members, opportunities to work with respected scholars and researchers, and more. 

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Looking to conduct research in other areas of the country? Check out all our other featured research colleges to find your best-fit school. 

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