The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Boston University: A Hub of Intellectual Discovery

Graduate education at Boston University draws on the strength of our faculty, research programs, and facilities, as well as the historical and cultural advantages of our Boston location. With a richly international student body and a faculty fully engaged at the frontiers of knowledge, Boston University’s Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is making serious contributions to the intellectual developments of our time.

Our emphasis is on the individual graduate student, beginning with the proper match among interests, programs, and faculty advisors and continuing with a sustained concern for the student’s development as a researcher, scholar, practitioner, teacher, and professional. We welcome students of every background and viewpoint and strive to provide an environment that supports and encourages their valued contributions. Our programs are designed to build a solid foundation for a successful future both here at Boston University and beyond.

The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers 40 professional MA and MS programs in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Additionally, there are several certificate programs that current master’s students can take advantage of while completing their degree. These certificate programs allow students to broaden their studies and create a path unique to their interests. We invite you to explore the details, programs and requirements, and application deadlines for your program of interest.

Accreditations and Memberships

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.; is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU); is recognized by the University of the State of New York; and is a member of the following agencies: the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; the American Council of Learned Societies; Universities Research Association; EDUCOM Interuniversity Communications Council; and the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church.

The Department of Chemistry of the College of Arts & Sciences is accredited by the American Chemical Society; programs in clinical and counseling psychology in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences are accredited by the American Psychological Association.

The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is a charter member of the Council of Graduate Schools of the United States.