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About Boston University

Boston University is one of the world’s premier institutions of higher education and research. With more than 30,000 students from around the United States and 140 countries, BU is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States and has one of the largest international student populations.

Boston University at a glance:

• Over 250 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and special degree programs
• 17 schools and colleges
• 32,557 students
• 4,178 faculty
• 288,938 alumni
• 9,209 degrees awarded

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Nestled between the Charles River and the bustling Back Bay district, BU offers a unique combination of urban excitement and peaceful relaxation. You can immerse yourself in city life or take a break along Boston’s Esplanade, a riverside walkway adjacent to BU’s campus that meanders all the way to downtown Boston.