Welcome to Metropolitan College at BU.

State-of-the-art programs to meet evolving workforce needs. Innovative approaches to teaching. Supportive learning environments. Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) connects motivated students from all walks of life to a world-class Boston University education through high-quality part-time programs—evenings on campus and 100% online.

BU MET’s online master’s degrees have ranked among the top 10 since 2014.

U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Criminal Justice 2024U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Grad Information Technology 2024U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Grad Business 2024

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MET Professor Vijay Kanabar presenting a poster titled "BU Onboarding Improvement - A Program Plan

A BU Education Is Within Your Reach

A college education is an investment that pays off. And while financing your studies can be a challenge, we can help you make it a reality. It is surprisingly affordable to earn a Boston University degree when you study part-time or online through MET. We also offer comprehensive financial aid services to help you meet your educational goals. You may qualify for:

  • Federal or private loans
  • Scholarships
  • Graduate assistantships
  • Employer tuition reimbursement
  • Payment plans
  • Veterans benefits

Ready to learn about your options? We are available to help you take the next step.

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Bagels with Benjamin

Day: Friday Sep 27th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am COM Lawn, 640 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Lectures & Seminars Diversity & Inclusion Student Events

Black Media: Pioneers Then and Now

Day: Saturday Sep 28th Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Avenue

Urban Inequalities Workshop

Day: Monday Sep 30th Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road

ERC Workshop: Test Taking and Test Anxiety

Day: Monday Sep 30th Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm Zoom
Graduate Admissions

The Inside Scoop: BU MET Graduate Admissions for Domestic Students (US Citizens & Permanent US Residents)

Day: Tuesday Oct 1st Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm

CCD Internship and Job Search for International Students

Day: Tuesday Oct 1st Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Yawkey Center, CCD Sixth Floor, 100 Bay State Rd
Careers

Internship and Job Search for International Students

Day: Tuesday Oct 1st Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Yawkey Center, CCD Sixth Floor, 100 Bay State Road

Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants Info Session 1

Day: Wednesday Oct 2nd Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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