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 & World Report Best Online Programs - Criminal Justice 2025U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Information Technology 2025U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2025

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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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Graduate Admissions Careers Student Events

MET Career Success Preview for International Students

Day: Wednesday Oct 8th Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online

Pitch & Pizza

Day: Wednesday Oct 8th Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for DOMESTIC students)

Day: Thursday Oct 9th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
Academics Lectures & Seminars Research Diversity & Inclusion

Jacques Pépin Lecture Series - Cooling the Tropics

Day: Thursday Oct 9th Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Room 124, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
Student Events

Game Night at Metropolitan College

Day: Friday Oct 10th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor
Careers Student Events

Immigration Options after OPT

Day: Tuesday Oct 14th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Online

Urban Growth & Citizenship Machines

Day: Wednesday Oct 15th Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road
Lectures & Seminars

Jacques Pépin Lecture Series - Sherry tasting

Day: Thursday Oct 16th Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Room 124, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
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