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University Connections
BUA students utilize state-of-the-art resources at Boston University, such as Mugar Library, the Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC), Innovate@BU, the Photonics Center, the Fitness and Recreation Center (FitRec), and Nickerson Field.
Student Support
Curriculum Overview
Tuition and Financial Aid
BUA is the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, and provides students with an unparalleled college preparatory program that combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University. At BUA, small class sizes and close relationships with faculty allow students to pursue their passions as far as they can take them.
Within BUA’s classically-based, globally-focused humanities program, ninth and tenth graders gain a strong grounding in the liberal arts. They also study biology and chemistry; the level of mathematics they are prepared for; a visual or performing art; and physical education. Students are required to take at least one year of Latin or ancient Greek, but may also pursue modern languages through our Modern Language Program.
In eleventh and twelfth grade, students may complete up to 12 courses (equivalent to approximately 48 college credits) from Boston University’s undergraduate curriculum. Boston University Academy students in good academic and disciplinary standing are ensured admission to Boston University Seniors undertake a year-long thesis research project in an area of particular interest to them under the guidance of a university professor and a BUA advisor.
