Lowell Institute School
The Lowell Institute School offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in engineering technology, geographic information systems, and technology. Our programs were developed in conjunction with the College of Engineering and the College of Computer and Information Science.
History
The Lowell Institute School was founded in 1903 founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was originally named the School for Industrial Foremen. The School provided continuing education to industrial foremen seeking to enhance their professional skills.
Over time, the school's curriculum expanded, offering two-year programs in mechanical and electrical engineering. In the 1960s courses were also offered in structural and civil engineering, computer technology, high-speed strobe photography, machine tool fundamentals, scientific glass blowing, house building, technical writing, and microprocessor systems.
In the fall of 1996, the school was transferred to Northeastern University, becoming a division of the University's School of Engineering Technology.
Today the engineering technology programs prepare our students for exciting careers that meet industry needs. Our full- and part-time engineering technology programs are offered as bachelor's and associate degrees and certificates and are taught by superior industry practitioners.
