Khoury College in Portland

Maine’s thriving coastal tech center offers a wealth of opportunity

Located in a charming, hip city nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the woods of Maine, Khoury College’s Portland campus is an exciting place to study computer science. As part of the Roux Institute, the campus and curriculum are integrated with the local needs of Maine’s largest city.

A vibrant tech economy

Learn more about the high quality of life and thriving city that surrounds our Portland programs.

Khoury Statistics

  • 6 degree programs

  • 150 industry partners

  • #1 in co-ops and internships*

Programs offered in Portland

A campus with a mission

The mission of the Roux Institute is to serve the state of Maine and boost its thriving tech economy. From its research to business partners, Roux is driven by a community-driven ethos that fosters collaboration with a variety of nonprofit and K-12 partners.

From Jackson Lab to Maine Health, the campus has hosted research and business organizations in downtown Portland. Highlighted research pillars include computational medicine and human data interaction, as well as the Institute for Experiential Artificial Intelligence. Year-round startup incubators and dozens of companies provide students the opportunity to make an impact locally and beyond.

Picture yourself in Portland

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Experiential learning: Connecting students with the Maine community — in multiple ways

Teaching and learning: Immersive experience, dedicated faculty, individualized attention

Khoury Story: Kris on shifting from environmental to computer science

Khoury Story: Professor Lindsay Jamieson on expanding computer science education

Student experience: Collaboration and exploration come together

With the arts and culture of downtown Portland at your doorstep, along with renowned cafes and restaurants, you’ll find something exciting happening every day in this city. Take a quick walk to the ocean, or explore the state’s many acres of forests and lakes.

The campus offers a variety of spaces for students to learn and engage on projects together: the Collaboration Cafe, breakout rooms, and open-planning classrooms with mobile furniture. Art displayed on campus weaves together the work of Portland-area artists with the educational programs on campus.

Great views, great vibes

Check out the Roux Institute at Northeastern’s campus in downtown Portland with Kris Barnes, a Khoury College alumnus.

Featured faculty: Scott Valcourt

Scott Valcourt is an associate teaching professor within Khoury College at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland. As a national research leader in cyber infrastructure, Valcourt has been part of the development of more than a dozen worldwide networking technologies.

Address

100 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101

Contact

207.376.9960

*Ranking for Northeastern University by U.S. News & World Report, 2024