Welcome to Metropolitan College at BU.

Programs to meet evolving workforce needs. Innovative approaches to teaching. Supportive learning environments for a global community. Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) connects motivated students worldwide to a Boston University education through high-quality, flexible programs—full-time and part-time on campus as well as fully online.

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

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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, or other payment options.

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Events At MET

Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Webinar

Day: Tuesday Aug 25th Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Student Events

Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 Master’s Students

Day: Monday Aug 31st Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Online: Virtual Webinar
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Student Events

Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 Students -OPT/STEM Focus

Day: Wednesday Sep 2nd Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online: Virtual Webinar
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Student Events

MET Connect: Explore Resources, Meet Your Community, and Kick Off The Semester With Confidence!

Day: Wednesday Sep 2nd Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
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Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Thursday Sep 3rd Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online
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Student Events

Student Health Insurance & Services: Webinar for Graduate and Professional Students

Day: Friday Sep 4th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual
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Student Events

Newbury Center Graduate Student Orientation – Charles River Campus

Day: Tuesday Sep 8th Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 775 Commonwealth Ave, George Sherman Union, the Alley (B03A)
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Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Wednesday Sep 9th Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm Online
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MET Makes News

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Conference

At White Hat Conference in Argentina, Cyber Justice at Mega Events Draws Global Focus

BU MET Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Director Kyung-shick Choi knows that malicious cyber-actors know no bounds, saying, “Cybercrime does not recognize borders, and no country, agency, or profession can fight it alone.” That’s why the security-minded International White Hat Conference represents such an important opportunity for global collaboration. Learn more about this year’s conference, which was recently held in Mendoza, Argentina.

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Announcements

MET’s Reimagined Arts & Cultural Management Master’s Features Four New Concentration Options

An update to what was formerly called the Arts Administration program, BU MET now offers the MS in Arts & Cultural Management (MSACM)—an 8-course, 32-unit master’s program that can be completed in less time than its predecessor and is available in both on-campus and online formats. It also features a quartet of new, optional master’s degree concentrations: Commercial Theater Development, Fundraising, Marketing, and Organizational Leadership.

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Ralph H. Groce, III (CGS, Questrom, MET) delivers the keynote address at the 2026 Symposium on Entrepreneurship & Technology
Academic Events

Tomorrow’s Business Leaders Advised to Anchor Ambition with Responsibility at Third Symposium on Entrepreneurship & Technology

“There’s this misconception that responsibility slows innovation—in reality, responsibility strengthens it.” What are the four pillars of responsible entrepreneurship that Scroobius founder and esteemed BU MET alum Ralph H. Groce, III laid out at the third annual Symposium on Entrepreneurship & Technology? Read our recap of the event to find out.

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