The mission of Global Programs is to advance the University’s global strategy in Boston and around the world. By developing and facilitating international education programs and activities, we provide students with meaningful global experiences while also supporting the University’s role as a welcoming host for scholars and students from across the globe. In doing so, we lead, support, and strengthen BU’s global engagement.
2026 was another remarkable year for the Global Programs Photo contest!
We’re proud to play a key role in facilitating and supporting global projects and partnerships conducted by BU faculty and students in far-flung places.
countries and all 50 states
partnerships with global institutions
travelers with resources, travel alerts & more in 2024-25
BU alumni living and leading in 185+ countries
annually
of students intern while abroad
International students studied at BU
International scholars engaged in study and research at BU
BU Study Abroad stands as an industry leader, one of the first American institutions to offer international studies. We enroll 2,300+ students annually in our 170+ Study Abroad programs across the globe.
At home in Boston, our ISSO department welcomes 12,000+ international students and 1,000+ scholars to campus annually, enriching BU’s community.
We also help cultivate a welcoming campus environment with myriad tools, programs, and initiatives to help our international community thrive.
Explore our latest news, updates, and stories—filled with global perspectives from around the world and campus.
Josephine Best Relished Working and Living in London Through Study Abroad Josephine Best has always wanted to move to London. With her dad hailing from Newcastle, England, and her uncle living just outside of London, perhaps it’s no surprise that…
Students from all corners of the globe have studied at CELOP Started in 1975, BU’s Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP), has grown to become one of the top University-affiliated English language programs in the U.S. For five…
Dr. Zana Wangari Kiragu’s global perspective and passion for helping others shapes her work Growing up in Kenya with almost endless curiosity and a passion for learning, Dr. Zana Wangari Kiragu, Senior Research Fellow, has forged both a meaningful and…
Dr. Manish Bhagania’s commitment to his students and patients runs deep For Dr. Manish Bhagania, Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, every student interaction, research question, and patient encounter is an opportunity to…
By Angelina Baicu (CAS ’26) I draw in my spare time; you should know that about me. I say this because something as simple as picking up a pencil can land you halfway across the world on an electric scooter…
International Relations Major Explores Humanitarian Work in Both Geneva and South Africa Violet Barton (Pardee ’25) can count herself among the first students to have taken part in BU’s newer Cape Town, South Africa program. She's also one of the small…
Engineering Abroad: BU Sophomores Solve Differential Equations and More in Sydney, Madrid & Grenoble BU Study Abroad offers many different STEM programs. Among the popular options are three designed in partnership with the College of Engineering specifically for second-semester sophomore…
Taking Technical Courses and Developing Problem-Solving Skills Can Take Place in Many Ways and Countries