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An American University in the Heart of Europe

In 1972, Boston University became the first major American university to offer graduate business management degrees in Europe. Since then, Boston University in Brussels has continued to prepare students for the challenges of a multicultural marketplace, providing programs that build professionalism, confidence, and skills that can be applied directly to the workplace.

We now have over 1,200 alumni from our campus in Brussels, each of whom gained a superb education by taking advantage of the flexibility and convenience unique to our degree, certificate, and diploma programs.

And of course, they benefited from the wealth of resources available to them throughout Brussels. Located in what's been named the capital of Europe, Boston University in Brussels is at the center of European leadership and decision–making. As home to the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and hundreds of multinational corporations and international organizations, Brussels is the ideal location for the student wishing to pursue degree, certificate, or diploma programs in leadership, international relations, or business.

Students of Boston University have the best of both worlds—the opportunity to obtain a leadership or international relations, graduate degree from a preeminent American university, while living and studying in the heart of Europe.

Our mission is to provide a highly practical education that accommodates both the interests and professional objectives of each student. Our students enjoy opportunities for part-time learning, evening study, and collaboration with some of the world's best business minds—all as they explore the topics most relevant to their individual goals.

About Boston University

Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized private research university with more than 30,000 students participating in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by Times Higher Education, Academic Ranking of World Universities, and QS World University Rankings, BU consists of 16 schools and colleges, along with a number of multidisciplinary centers and institutes which are central to the University’s research and teaching mission.

Metropolitan College—one of BU's 16 degree-granting schools and colleges—has provided innovative, forward-thinking international relations and leadership programs on its campus in Brussels since 1972.

Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is also a member of the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges, the Association of Urban Universities, the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, the EDUCOM Interuniversity Communications Council, and the Institute of International Education. All degrees are awarded by Boston University and are highly recognized throughout the world.

Campus

Boston University's Brussels campus is located at Boulevard du Triomphe, 174, Triomflaan. Our facilities reflect the tradition of excellence that distinguishes Boston University as a world–class institution of learning. Classrooms offer wireless Internet access and ample common space is available for study. The campus also features executive meeting spaces and convenient access by car and public transportation.

Directions

CAR:
When coming from the direction of E411, merge into Rue Jules Cockx/Jules Cockxstraat, turn left at stoplight onto Boulevard du Triomphe/Triomflaan, then left in to the parking area.

METRO:
Get off at the Delta stop, walk towards the ULB, and upon exiting the metro tunnel turn left in the park, then another immediate left, and cross Boulevard du Triomphe/Triomflaan to the office complex. Number 174 is at the far-right end of the complex.

BUS:
Take bus 71, direction Delta, and get off at the Triomphe stop. Number 174 is located at the end of the complex to your right.

TRAIN:
Take the SNCB to Delta. Follow the signs to the metro station, then follow the metro exit directions above.