With BU Virtual, you’ll actively participate in a highly engaging and interactive learning experience, collaborating with a community of students and faculty who contribute a range of insights and backgrounds. As a leading institution recognized for top-tier research and education, our online programs blend course study and real-world experiences to create opportunities to apply what you learn in your career and in your community.
Explore our expanding portfolio of online programs, developed in collaboration with top tier faculty and researchers at Boston University.
The work we are doing today will shape the future of global online education tomorrow. We believe that our work at BU Virtual, which is done in collaboration with our award-winning schools and colleges, brings a new level of innovation, reach, and access to learners around the globe and reinforces our commitment to inclusion at scale. —Wendy Colby, VP and
Associate Provost, BU Virtual
No matter where you are in your life, geography, or career, BU Virtual will help you develop and enhance world-class skills and experiences to succeed in a dynamic and rapidly evolving labor market. And, we provide the unparalleled competitive and reputational advantages that come from being a part of the Boston University global community.
Boston University Virtual meets you where you are today and throughout any stage of your career. We are innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and university leaders seeking to bring BU to the service of the world and the world closer to the vibrant BU community.
Boston University Virtual works in close collaboration with the schools and colleges across BU to provide innovative, high-quality online programs in areas ranging from business and public health to social work, occupational therapy, education, computer science, and more.
Boston University (BU) welcomes learners from around the world to join its growing community of online students. Through BU Virtual and the university’s top-ranked schools and colleges, international students can earn a world-class Boston University degree no matter where they live. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, change industries, or gain expertise in a […]
Understanding Opportunity Cost When comparing online and residential graduate programs, it’s important to look beyond tuition. The true cost of earning a degree includes opportunity cost - the income you forego and living expenses you incur while studying full-time on campus. By choosing an online degree, you can typically continue working, maintain your income, and […]
What Is an Online Degree? Earning your degree online simply means that all the classes and coursework needed for your degree are virtual. An online degree does not differ in terms of academic rigor or quality. The key difference is the way that you earn your degree—online. Online learning offers unique opportunities with its flexibility […]
As more students and professionals turn to online education for flexibility and accessibility, BU Virtual has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, engaging, and supportive virtual learning environments. If you’re considering enrolling in an online program—or just curious about how to thrive in this format—this article will walk you through common challenges and strategies […]
As more students and professionals turn to online education for flexibility and accessibility, BU Virtual has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, engaging, and supportive virtual learning environments for students in Boston University's Online Degree programs. If you’re considering enrolling in a BU or just curious about what the experience entails, this article will […]
Balancing education and a career might seem like an impossible juggling act in today’s fast-paced world. You don’t need to take time off of school to work; and you certainly don’t need to take time off of work to go to school. With Boston University’s 100% online graduate programs, achieving this balance is not only […]
In the inaugural episode of BU Virtual Connects, BU Virtual Associate Provost Wendy Colby speaks with Nelson Baker, Ph.D., interim dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Lifetime Learning, who explores the importance of listening, asking bold “What if?” questions, and driving innovation in higher education through online-at-scale degrees and lifelong learning initiatives.
This episode features Carissa Little, Associate Dean at Stanford, who reflects on her journey from Boston University to leading online education innovation, emphasizing the importance of building effective online units, harnessing technology, and fostering human connection and collaboration to expand higher education’s impact.