Boston University is a research university with an international reputation. The university is known for its programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering.
The university has more than 100 undergraduate programs and over 80 graduate programs. It offers degrees in over 50 fields of study, including architecture, fine arts, music therapy and information technology. The university also offers professional degrees in law, medicine and public health.
The School of Management is one of the oldest business schools in the country and has produced many notable alumni. In addition, Boston University’s College of Communication is consistently ranked as one of the top ten schools for journalism in the country.
In addition to these well-known programs, Boston University boasts a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that draws from many different areas of study. Students can choose from over 1,400 courses offered through more than 100 departments and programs, including 23 doctoral programs in such fields as psychology and education; biology; engineering; finance; business administration; management; journalism; theater arts; visual arts; history; mathematics; political science; economics; sociology and anthropology.
Boston University offers more than 200 international programs on six continents around the world through its Division of International Programs (DIP). The DIP offers students an opportunity to study abroad during their undergraduate or graduate studies at BU or during summer sessions offered at a variety of locations across Europe, Asia and Africa.
