• Imagine studying at a prestigious, globally renowned university located right in the heart of Boston—a dynamic city that welcomes students from around the world.
• Picture yourself in a rigorous academic environment that challenges you to realize your full potential as a student and a global citizen.
• Visualize a future where you accelerate your career with internships, hands-on research opportunities, and connections to the brightest people in academia and industry.
COME FOR THE ACADEMICS. STAY FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Boston University has the resources of a world-class research institution and the spirit of a tight-knit intellectual community. We’re committed to bringing students together and creating spaces that spark new connections. Whether you want to volunteer through our Student Leadership & Impact Center (SLIC), get advice from an academic advisor, or meet new friends during our Weeks of Welcome events, you can do it all (and so much more) at BU.
Accounting (Questrom)
Advertising (COM)
African American & Black Diaspora Studies (CAS)
American Studies (CAS)
Ancient Greek & Latin (CAS)
Anthropology & Religion (CAS)
Anthropology with specialization in Anthropology, Health & Medicine (CAS)
Anthropology with specialization in Biological Anthropology (CAS)
Anthropology with specialization in Sociocultural Anthropology (CAS)
Archaeological & Environmental Sciences (CAS)
Archaeology (CAS)
Architectural Studies (CAS)
Art (CFA)
Art Education (CFA)
Asian Studies (Pardee)
Astronomy (CAS)
Astronomy & Physics (CAS)
Behavior & Health (Sargent)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (CAS)
Biology (CAS)
Biology with specialization in Behavioral Biology (CAS)
Biology with specialization in Biodiversity, Conservation & Global Change (CAS)
Biology with specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics (CAS)
Biology with specialization in Neurobiology (CAS)
Biomedical Engineering (ENG)
Business Analytics (Questrom)
Chemistry (CAS)
Chemistry & Physics (CAS)
Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Biology (CAS)
Chemistry with specialization in Materials & Nanoscience (CAS)
Child & Adolescent Mental Health (Wheelock)
Chinese Language & Literature (CAS)
Cinema & Media Studies (CAS)
Classical Studies (CAS)
Classical Studies with specialization in Ancient & Modern Greek (CAS)
Classical Studies with specialization in Classical Languages (CAS)
Classics & Archaeology (CAS)
Classics & Philosophy (CAS)
Classics & Religion (CAS)
Comparative Literature (CAS)
Composition & Theory (CFA)
Computer Engineering (ENG)
Computer Science (CAS)
Computer Science & Economics (CAS)
Data Science (CDS)
Deaf Studies (Wheelock)
Design, Production & Management Core (CFA)
Earth & Environmental Sciences (CAS)
Economics (CAS)
Economics & Mathematics (CAS)
Educational Design for Transformative Social Futures (Wheelock)
Electrical Engineering (ENG)
English (CAS)
Environmental Analysis & Policy (CAS)
European Studies (Pardee)
Film & Television (includes production, writing, and management) (COM)
Finance (Questrom)
French & Linguistics (CAS)
French Studies (CAS)
German Language & Literature (CAS)
Global Business (Questrom)
Graphic Design (CFA)
Health Science (Sargent)
History (CAS)
History of Art & Architecture (CAS)
Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies (CAS)
Hospitality Administration (SHA)* (includes concentrations in event management, hospitality accounting & finance, hospitality entrepreneurship, hospitality marketing, hospitality real estate development, hospitality retailing, and revenue management & analytics)
Hospitality & Communication (SHA)*
Human Physiology (Sargent)
Independent (CAS)
Independent Concentration (Questrom)
Information Systems (Questrom)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Questrom)
International Relations (Pardee)
Italian & Linguistics (CAS)
Italian Studies (CAS)
Japanese & Linguistics (CAS)
Japanese Language & Literature (CAS)
Journalism (includes news-editorial, broadcast, magazine, online, and photojournalism) (COM)
Korean Language & Literature (CAS)
Latin American Studies (Pardee)
Law (Questrom)
Linguistics (CAS)
Linguistics & African Languages (CAS)
Linguistics & Computer Science (CAS)
Linguistics & Philosophy (CAS)
Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Sargent, CAS)
Management & Organizations (Questrom)
Marine Science (CAS)
Marketing (Questrom)
Mathematics (includes Statistics) (CAS)
Mathematics & Computer Science (CAS)
Mathematics & Mathematics Education (CAS)
Mathematics & Philosophy (CAS)
Mathematics & Physics (CAS)
Mechanical Engineering (ENG)
Mechanical Engineering (aerospace concentration) (ENG)
Media Science (COM)
Middle East & North Africa Studies (Pardee)
Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages & Literatures (CAS)
Music Education (CFA)
Music—Nonperformance (CFA)
Neuroscience (CAS)
Nutrition (Dietetics Track) (Sargent)
Nutrition (Nutrition & Health Track) (Sargent)
Nutrition (Nutrition Science Track) (Sargent)
Operations & Supply Chain Management (Questrom)
Painting (CFA)
Performance (CFA)
Performance Core (Acting/Theatre Arts) (CFA)
Philosophy (CAS)
Philosophy & Neuroscience (CAS)
Philosophy & Physics (CAS)
Philosophy & Political Science (CAS)
Philosophy & Psychology (CAS)
Philosophy & Religion (CAS)
Physical Therapy (Six-year BS/DPT program) (Sargent)
Physics (CAS)
Physics & Computer Science (CAS)
Political Science (CAS)
Pre-Dentistry (CAS)
Pre-Law (CAS)
Pre-Medicine (CAS)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (CAS)
Printmaking (CFA)
Psychology (CAS)
Public Relations (COM)
Real Estate (Questrom)
Religion (CAS)
Russian Language & Literature (CAS)
Science Education with specialization in Biology (CAS)
Science Education with specialization in Chemistry (CAS)
Science Education with specialization in Physics (CAS)
Sculpture (CFA)
Sociology (CAS)
Spanish (CAS)
Spanish & Linguistics (CAS)
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Sargent)
Statistics & Computer Science (CAS)
Strategy (Questrom)
Teaching & Learning (Wheelock)
Undeclared
Youth Development & Justice (Wheelock)
1. West Campus: Home to three large residences and, more importantly, our famous West Burger.
2. Agganis Arena: Catch a concert or Terrier hockey (winners of more NCAA Division I national titles than any other eastern school).
3. FitRec: A premier fitness center complete with weight rooms, basketball courts, swimming pools, a climbing wall, indoor track, and more.
4. School of Hospitality Administration (SHA)
5. College of General Studies (CGS)
6. College of Fine Arts (CFA)
7. Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
8. Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground: A cultural hub that embraces inclusion and encourages students to share their experiences.
9. LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center
Cheer on our Division I hockey team. Meet friends for sushi at the GSU. Join one of more than 450 student clubs. There’s always something exciting to do at BU. Even better? There’s always someone new to meet. With students from more than 140 countries, you’ll gain new perspectives every single day.
BE YOURSELF. IN A PLACE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME.
How much do BU students love campus life? A lot. In fact, the vast majority of students live on campus for their entire undergrad experience.
• Four years of guaranteed housing
• 160 residences ranging from large housing communities to smaller specialty houses
• 30+ on-campus dining options, including seven 4-Star Certified Green Restaurants
• Meals for all dietary needs and schedules, including kosher and vegan dining options
• Countless opportunities to explore your interests, whether you want to run along the scenic Charles River, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, or discuss the latest computer games
460,000+ ALUMNI
IN 140+ COUNTRIES
#13
BU GRADS RANKED #13 FOR EMPLOYABILITY IN THE US BY TIMES HIGHER ED
10. Student Leadership & Impact Center (SLIC): Head over here to find out about any of 2,000 events held on campus every year or the many student clubs you can join.
11. George Sherman Union (GSU): The GSU has it all: an amazing food court, the dean of students office, and BU Central—the place to see live bands, comedy, and movies.
12. Mugar Memorial Library: More than 2 million volumes and the largest computer lab on the Charles River Campus are here.
13. Newbury Center: Resources to help first-generation students thrive.
14. Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC)
15. IDG Capital Student Innovation Center
16. Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching and Innovation Center (RASTIC)
17. BU Admissions at the Alan & Sherry Leventhal Center
18. College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
19. Marine Research Teaching Lab: Unique spot with a full aquarium underground.
20. Bay State Road: Along this tree-lined road of brownstones, you’ll find many specialty community residences, including WISE-UP (Women in Science & Engineering Upperclass) House and Classics House.
21. Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee)
22. Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent)
23. Wheelock College of Education & Human Development (Wheelock)
24. Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS)
25. Kilachand Honors College and Kilachand Hall (Kilachand)
26. Yawkey Center for Student Services: Get advice on choosing a major, find tutoring help and writing assistance, receive career counseling, and meet potential employers during job fairs.
27. Questrom School of Business (Questrom)
28. College of Communication (COM)
29. College of Engineering (ENG)
