The Washington, D.C. program offers students the opportunity to spend 10 weeks studying and interning in one of the world’s most important capital cities. Although known primarily as the capital city of American politics, Washington, D.C., plays a pivotal role, both nationally and internationally, in business, law, the sciences, media, and the arts. The program offers students the opportunity to focus on leadership, public policy, and agenda setting in their own area of interest. Students enroll in one course and participate in a professional internship. For this program, students receive support from our D.C. program staff during their independent internship search.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- Admissions Requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students are enrolled in one required course, an internship course which includes a non-unit Hub co-curricular, and participate in a professional internship. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn eight Boston University units.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
- Students live in apartments, sharing kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.
- Bedrooms are double occupancy.
- Limited single rooms may be available for an additional charge.
- The apartments are centrally located, near a DC metro stop.
- Board is not included. However, a fully equipped kitchen is available in each apartment, and there are many nearby grocery stores and restaurants.
- Students have full access to amenities offered through this centrally located apartment complex, including a seasonal rooftop pool, internet and onsite laundry facilities.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Term
Program Dates
Late May to Early August
Summer Term
Applications Open
December 1
Summer Term
Application Deadline
March 1
Summer internships in Washington are extremely competitive. Students are encouraged to submit their applications for the program prior to the application deadline. Every effort will be made to help place students in internships that meet their academic interests, but students who apply after the March 1 deadline cannot be guaranteed a choice of internship and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial
- 2025 Tuition and Fees: $10,571
Cost includes tuition, housing, and field trips. - Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses for Summer 2025.
- Grants and Scholarships available.