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Boston University

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Private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, with a large urban campus along the Charles River and diverse undergraduate schools.

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, with institutional roots dating to 1839. Its urban Charles River Campus supports a wide range of undergraduate schools and colleges, with graduate and professional programmes across business, communication, engineering, education, public health and other fields. BU offers extensive internship and cultural opportunities across Greater Boston.

Undergraduate admission is selective. Applicants should review school options, testing policy and financial-aid guidance on bu.edu/admissions. BU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). International students must confirm English-language and documentation requirements.

Campus address commonly cited: Boston, MA 02215. Confirm tuition, housing, deadlines and visit programmes on bu.edu before applying. Families comparing Boston-area private universities should budget for city living costs and compare school-specific pathways inside BU. Keep recommendations and activities materials organised for Early Decision if relevant. Always confirm current tuition, deadlines, testing policy and visit details on the official website before applying. Keep transcripts and recommendations organised early in the cycle. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.

Contact & details

Address
One Silber Way, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Established
1839
Grades / levels
Undergraduate and graduate degrees
Courses offered
Undergraduate and graduate programmes across arts and sciences, business, communication, engineering, education, public health and professional schools.
Languages
English
Accreditation
Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Phone
617-353-2000

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