When you study abroad with BU, academics are more than just coursework—they’re your passport to immersive learning with global themes, oftentimes with cities serving as classrooms. Choose from a wide range of programs in the humanities, sciences, arts, and more—all carefully designed to complement academic paths so you can stay on track.

Fully accredited, fully rigorous 

Boston University-administered study abroad programs offer fully accredited BU courses, taught by expert faculty who bring deep academic knowledge and real-world experience to the classroom. Each course at BU academic centers carries an official BU course number—meaning it’s been approved through the University’s academic review process and counts just like any course on campus. The programs follow rigorous academic standards and policies.

When it comes to academic internships, our programs combine real work experience with coursework. This dual approach—blending hands-on practice with classroom-based learning—grounds students in the daily life of their host country while deepening their understanding of the local work culture. 

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Learning Outcomes

Boston University Study Abroad assesses student learning outcomes for each of its programs on an ongoing basis. Study Abroad faculty review student learning and achievement with respect to program goals and outcomes. While assessment takes place regularly at the course level as faculty evaluate and grade student work, program assessment takes this evaluation to the next level to ask how the various parts of the curriculum are working together to promote student learning.