Welcome to Metropolitan College at BU.

State-of-the-art programs to meet evolving workforce needs. Innovative approaches to teaching. Supportive learning environments. Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) connects motivated students from all walks of life to a world-class Boston University education through high-quality part-time programs—evenings on campus and 100% online.

BU MET’s online master’s degrees have been highly ranked since 2014.

U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Criminal Justice 2026U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Information Technology 2026U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2026

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MET Professor Vijay Kanabar presenting a poster titled "BU Onboarding Improvement - A Program Plan

A BU Education Is Within Your Reach

A college education is an investment that pays off. And while financing your studies can be a challenge, we can help you make it a reality. It is surprisingly affordable to earn a Boston University degree when you study part-time or online through MET. We also offer comprehensive financial aid services to help you meet your educational goals. You may qualify for:

  • Federal or private loans
  • Scholarships
  • Graduate assistantships
  • Employer tuition reimbursement
  • Payment plans
  • Veterans benefits

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MET Makes News

Biology

New Research from MET Language and Neuroscience Lecturer Suggests Early Development Critical for those with Autism

Metropolitan College lecturer Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, who teaches Neuroscience of Human Cognition: Imagination, Language, and Consciousness (MET BI 366), has published new research that indicates that children with autism may have a shorter window to develop a command of complex language than neurotypical peers. “A long-standing question in autism research concerns why some individuals never […]

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Artificial Intelligence

MET Revitalizes Computer Science Programs with Curricular Updates—Including New Options in AI & Machine Learning

Boston University’s Metropolitan College is always working to be sure its programs reflect the cutting edge of emerging industry best practices, regularly evaluating whether curricula meet the highest possible current standards and evolving in kind. It is for that reason that BU MET is pleased to announce a series of updates and new offerings throughout […]

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Alumni News

With ‘Letters Rewoven’ Project, Alum Anna Fubini (MET’23) Turns Arts Admin Coursework into Living Public Installation

There isn’t much that strengthens the bonds that cultivate community character like public art. When a community invests in an artist and an artist reciprocates that good faith with work that honors, challenges, and unites, as so much quality art does, the net is a meaningful representation of artistic administrative success—just the kind of success […]

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What's Happening At MET

Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Career Journey in Business Development: Alumni Q&A

Day: Thursday Feb 26th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Virtual
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Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: On-Campus Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Tuesday Mar 3rd Time: 8:00am - 8:45am Online
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Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: On-Campus Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Tuesday Mar 3rd Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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Graduate Admissions

Resources Roadmap: BU MET & Beyond!

Day: Thursday Mar 5th Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online
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Careers

Resume & Cover Letter Power Hour

Day: Thursday Mar 5th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm In-person, 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 126
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Academics Careers Lectures & Seminars Student Events

How Transit Enriches a City: A Fireside Chat with MBTA General Manager and Interim Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Phil Eng

Day: Thursday Mar 5th Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm Rajen Kilachand Center Eichenbaum Colloquium Room, 1st Floor, 610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
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Careers

Virtual Drop-In Career Sessions

Day: Monday Mar 9th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Virtual
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Graduate Admissions

The Inside Scoop: BU MET Graduate Admissions for Domestic Students (US Citizens & Permanent US Residents)

Day: Tuesday Mar 10th Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm Online
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