{"id":585,"date":"2010-04-13T11:54:46","date_gmt":"2010-04-13T15:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/global\/?page_id=585"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T15:54:08","slug":"boston-university","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/about-us\/boston-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Internationally recognized as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-global-universities\/boston-university-164988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">top institution of higher learning and research<\/a>, and a member of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/2012\/bu-joins-association-of-american-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association of American Universities (AAU)<\/a>, Boston University offers more than 300 degree programs through 17 schools and colleges, along with incomparable campus resources and superb faculty. With more than 37,500 students from all 50 states and around the world, Boston University is among the largest independent universities in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Boston University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/awards-publications\/faculty-achievement\/national-awards-and-distinctions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">award-winning faculty<\/a> has included numerous Nobel Laureates, US Poets Laureate, MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright Scholars, winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and dozens of leading scientists, authors, and scholars.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Located in the heart of one of the most vibrant and cultural cities in the US<\/li>\n<li>Among the largest independent universities in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Home to over 37,500 students from 140+ nations<\/li>\n<li>Comprised of 17 schools and colleges<\/li>\n<li>Established: 1869<\/li>\n<li>Motto: Learning, Virtue, and Piety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Metropolitan College (MET)\u2014one of Boston University&#8217;s 17 degree granting schools and colleges-upholds BU&#8217;s mission as an &#8220;international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Applying the principles of excellence, accessibility, and innovation, MET reaches out to diverse populations with more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs that are competitive, challenging, and rewarding. Along with its programs on campus in Boston, the College maintains a strong global presence with MET International partnerships.<\/p>\n<h2>Accreditations<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"343\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2010\/04\/AAU-Logo-Inquiry-Innovation-Impact-e1525380158113.png\" alt=\"AAU-Logo-Inquiry-Innovation-Impact\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5324\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<span>Boston University is an elected member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and is also designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education\u00a0<\/span><span>and Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"47\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2019\/05\/NECHE-Logo_FINAL-e1559052009604.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5647 size-full\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" alt=\"New England Commission of Higher Education\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\nBoston University is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neche.org\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.neche.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Commission of Higher Education<\/a> (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"145\" height=\"46\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2020\/02\/aacsb-footer-logo.png\" alt=\"AACSB International\" class=\"wp-image-5785 size-full\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<span>The University is an accredited member of AACSB International\u2014the Association of Advance Collegiate School of Business.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2017\/04\/th-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"th\" class=\"wp-image-4970\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2017\/04\/th-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metinternational\/files\/2017\/04\/th-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<span>MET&#8217;s master&#8217;s degree program in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"75\" height=\"69\" src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2015\/10\/CNSS_Logo_75px-69px.jpg\" alt=\"CNSS_Logo_75px-69px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4097\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<span>Metropolitan College&#8217;s information security programs are accredited by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<img src=\"\/metinternational\/files\/2025\/06\/pmi-gac-small-2025.png\" alt=\"PMI Global Accreditation Center - Accredited Program\" class=\"wp-image-4971 size-full\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">\n<span>BU MET\u2019s MS in Project Management and MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project Management are accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:10px;font-style: italic;\">The GAC Accredited Program Seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/info\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about Boston University<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internationally recognized as a\u00a0top institution of higher learning and research, and a member of the\u00a0Association of American Universities (AAU), Boston University offers more than 300 degree programs through 17 schools and colleges, along with incomparable campus resources and superb faculty. 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