Graduate Information
The Boston Advantage
If we could pick one city as the setting for the ideal university experience, it would be Boston! It’s literally one of a kind––small enough to feel like a community, yet big enough to offer endless sources of intellectual stimulation, diversity, and first-rate entertainment.
Boston University’s campus is located in the heart of Boston, MA, and the city offers numerous opportunities for our students. Boston is the nucleus and booming hub of the technology, medical, and start-up worlds. Studying in Boston puts you at the seat of some of the world’s best companies including Facebook, Amazon, and Massachusetts General Hospital, to name a few.
In addition to academic and professional opportunities, Boston has much to offer for individuals longing for a cultural and artistic experience. Boston offers wonderful museums; vibrant art, music, theater, and literary communities; and countless historical sites to explore. Let’s not forget the Boston Public Library—oldest in the nation—and a favorite study spot for BU students.
Boston Attractions
We can’t possibly list them all, but here’s a small sample of our favorites:
Find out more about events and student discounts through the BU Arts Initiative website.
Boston-based Companies
Studying at Boston University puts you in close proximity to top companies, financial institutions, universities, and NGOs. Many proud alumni from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences have remained in Boston and gained employment in their respective fields at companies including:
- Akamai
- Amazon
- Cisco
- Dell/EMC
- Facebook
- GE
- Google
- Hubspot
- iRobot
- Microsoft
- TripAdvisor
- Wayfair
Living in Boston
Boston is a great place to live with a number of housing options. BU Graduate Housing offers a wide variety of apartment styles, sizes, and locations throughout the Charles River Campus. You can also find off-campus apartments and potential roommates through BU Off-campus Services.
Nearby Neighborhoods include:
Fenway/Kenmore: Home to Boston’s largest bookstore, Barnes & Noble, Fenway Park, and the Citgo sign, Fenway/Kenway is your ideal neighborhood for restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Allston/Brighton area: Known as one of the most popular neighborhoods amongst BU students, the Allston/Brighton area for Boston’s hippest shopping and dining venues.
Brookline/Coolidge Corner area: Brookline/Coolidge Corner’s restaurants, Jewish delis, coffee shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and historical sites attract many residents and shoppers.
Brighton: Is getting away from the hustle and bustle of an active city important to you? Brighton offers a quiet, residential neighborhood that is home to many BU students, young professionals, and families, in addition to, pubs and ethnic restaurants.
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