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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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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Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Internship & Job Search

Day: Monday May 6th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Zoom
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Alumni Events Lectures & Seminars

Curated Cuisine: Chef Laurence Louie and the rise of Rubato

Day: Monday May 6th Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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Power & People Symposium: Mapping Community Exposure to Energy Infrastructure

Day: Tuesday May 7th Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm BU Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Avenue, 17th Floor, Room 1750, Boston
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Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Wednesday May 8th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Online Graduate Study at Boston University

Day: Wednesday May 8th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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Academics Research

Degree Candidate Defends Thesis: "In Silico Prediction of C57BL/6 Mouse T-cell Epitopes: Enhancing Immunogenicity Assessment with PREDBL6"

Day: Monday May 13th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 122
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Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Monday May 13th Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Let’s Talk About Your Internship & Job Search

Day: Tuesday May 14th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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