The Scoop
Boston University is a private research university located along the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts, offering one of the broadest ranges of academic programs in the country. With approximately 36,000 students across 17 schools and colleges, BU provides opportunities in fields ranging from communications and engineering to medicine and the performing arts. The university is known for its urban campus that blends seamlessly into the city of Boston.
Campus life is shaped by the energy of the city itself, with the T subway line running through campus and providing access to neighborhoods across the metro area. BU has a highly international student body, making it one of the most globally diverse universities in the United States. Admissions are increasingly selective, and BU attracts independent, ambitious students who want the resources of a major research university combined with the vibrancy of a world-class city.
