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 ranked among the top 10 since 2014.

U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Criminal Justice 2024U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Grad Information Technology 2024U.S. News and World Report Ranking - Best Online Program - Grad Business 2024

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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

Ready to learn about your options? We are available to help you take the next step.

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MET Makes News

With Aims to Use Data Science for Good, MSCIS Alum Makes Impact with Campus Dorm Climate Research

With Aims to Use Data Science for Good, MSCIS Alum Makes Impact with Campus Dorm Climate Research

Chen Han (MET’24) knows what she wants long-term: to secure employment as a marketing or data analyst at a company she feels invested in. She hopes to make a positive difference with what she does—particularly for women in the workplace. But first, the MSCIS alum has some work to do—work that stands to make a real impact on the long-term quality of life of BU students.

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What's Happening At MET

Idea Incubator Info Session

Day: Monday Sep 9th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Careers

Career Open House

Day: Monday Sep 9th Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm Yawkey Center, CCD Sixth Floor, 100 Bay State Road
Alumni Events Lectures & Seminars Diversity & Inclusion Student Events

Curated Cuisine: A conversation with Top Chef: All Stars alum Nini Nguyen

Day: Monday Sep 9th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Graduate Admissions

The Inside Scoop: Graduate Admissions at BU MET (International Students)

Day: Tuesday Sep 10th Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Student Events

2024 BU Graduate Resource Fair

Day: Tuesday Sep 10th Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Metcalf Ballroom, George Sherman Union (GSU), 775 Commonwealth Avenue

Innovate@BU Info Session

Day: Tuesday Sep 10th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

EWCJS Fall 2024 Open House

Day: Wednesday Sep 11th Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 147 Bay State Road

Innovate@BU Info Session

Day: Thursday Sep 12th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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