{"id":87,"date":"2020-04-17T13:02:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:41:03","slug":"international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) welcomes students from around the world. As an inclusive community within a safe, student-friendly city, we respect and value the diverse cultural perspectives that international students bring to the learning environment on campus and online.<\/p>\n<p>Befitting a university with a worldwide reputation for scholarly contribution and research, BU\u2019s students, scholars, and faculty hail from more than 140 countries. Our international student population\u2014which is among the largest in the US\u2014represents a multitude of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Stroll through our home campus, and you\u2019ll hear languages and dialects from around the globe.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 768px;\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\" style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?si=Ai9ZgBklut1Z9T9k&amp;list=PL-_5ZURhSbALLNLzzEjARxxLxKHuqxFl4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Engaging with people, ideas, and pressing issues that impact the world has always been vital to the \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/about\/mission-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mission of the University<\/a> \u202fand BU MET, and we heartily encourage the free, safe, and civil exchange of knowledge, perspectives, and opinions. Elemental to the free exchange of ideas is an open mind coupled with trust and respect. As such, the BU community has zero tolerance for prejudice, bigotry, racism, or bias based on race, ethnicity, gender identification, sexuality, disability, religion, or national origin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-list-container\">\n<div class=\"block-list\">\n<div class=\"block\"><h3>Boston University is a highly ranked institution globally:<\/h3>\n<p>#76 in the world (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/boston-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Times Higher Education<\/a><\/em>, 2026)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-global-universities\/boston-university-164988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#86 in the world<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/rankings\/national-universities?schoolName=Boston+University\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#42 in the nation<\/a> (<em>U.S. News & World Report<\/em>, 2026)<br \/>\n#88 in the world (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/boston-university\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">QS World University Rankings<\/a><\/em>, 2026)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Academic Programs<\/h2>\n<p>International students may enroll in a wide variety of online and on-campus degree or certificate programs at BU MET. Those studying on campus in Boston must maintain full-time status; those studying online may enroll as part-time students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Metropolitan College does not sponsor visas for full-time on-campus study in undergraduate programs (degree or non-degree).<\/p>\n<p>To get started, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use our <a href=\"\/met\/programs\/\">program filter<\/a> to select a graduate program in your subject of choice. Please note that some graduate certificate programs on campus cannot be completed full time.<\/li>\n<li>Review <a href=\"\/met\/admissions\/international-students\/graduate-application\/\">admissions policies and requirements<\/a> to attend Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College.<\/li>\n<li>Start your <a href=\"\/met\/admissions\/apply-now\/\">application process online<\/a> now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"includes-container has-3\">\n<div class=\"includes\">\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2022\/04\/international-student-application-promo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76775\" \/>\r\n<h3>Apply to a Program<\/h3>\r\n<p>Take the first step toward a BU degree or certificate. Complete your application and learn more about requirements.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/international-students\/graduate-application\/\" class=\"button\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/10\/admissions-internation-students-promo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A sailboat on a sunny day crossing the Charle's River with the city of Boston in the background.\"\/>\r\n<h3>Living in Boston<\/h3>\r\n<p>Learn about Boston neighborhoods, transportation, housing, and more.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2022\/04\/international-student-experience-promo.jpg\" alt=\"International Student Experience\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76768\" \/>\r\n<h3>Graduate International Student Experience<\/h3>\r\n<p>BU is an inclusive, multidisciplinary university offering experiences from people from all around the world.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/why-bu\/international-student-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-list-container\">\n<div class=\"block-list\">\n<div class=\"block\"><h3>Questions?<\/h3>\r\n<p>For information about our programs, contact Admissions &amp; Enrollment Services at <a href=\"mailto:met@bu.edu\">met@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-353-6000.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!---[r-met-news-events news-cats=\"met-international\" events-ids=\"8372,8375,8376\"]---><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College (MET) welcomes students from around the world. 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