Boston University
Boston, United States
- 1839
- Founded
- #93
- Global Rank
- 36,000+
- Total Students
- 24%
- International Students
- 802
- Programs
About Boston University
Boston University (BU) is a world-renowned private research university located along the scenic Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU is home to more than 36,000 students and over 10,000 distinguished faculty and staff across 17 top-tier schools and colleges. As an esteemed member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity, BU conducts over $650 million in annual sponsored research. Situated at the crossroads of Boston’s vibrant tech, healthcare, biotech, and financial ecosystems, BU offers students unmatched experiential learning, global co-op programs, and world-class academic resources.
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USD 66,670/yrFees vary by course and degree level.
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Boston, United States
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