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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 been highly ranked since 2014.

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MET Professor Vijay Kanabar presenting a poster titled "BU Onboarding Improvement - A Program Plan

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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

Alumni Events Student Events

BU Giving Day

Day: Wednesday Apr 8th Time: 12:00am - 11:55pm Metropolitan College, 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Lobby
Careers Student Events

Managing Up and Across: Building Influence Without Authority

Day: Wednesday Apr 8th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual
Research Student Events

Graduate Medical School Annual Research Symposium

Day: Thursday Apr 9th Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Boston University Medical Campus, Hiebert Lounge (72 East Concord Street, L Building, 14th Floor).
Careers Student Events

Busting Imposter Syndrome

Day: Thursday Apr 9th Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 101 (GPS Suite).
Careers Student Events

Launchpad to Landing: A Half-Day Job-Search Accelerator

Day: Saturday Apr 11th Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm Dahod Family Alumni Center at The Castle (225 Bay State Road).
Graduate Admissions

Graduate Programs Preview: Meet MET, Explore & Get Admitted

Day: Saturday Apr 11th Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, Room 122
Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: On-Campus Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Wednesday Apr 15th Time: 9:00am - 9:30am Online
Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: On-Campus Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Wednesday Apr 15th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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MET Makes News

Phil Eng—MBTA general manager and interim Massachusetts secretary of transportation

Mass. Transportation Boss Joins Initiative on Cities to Chat Transit with City Planning & Urban Affairs Students

Just how does public transit enrich a city? On Thursday, March 5, the Metropolitan College City Planning & Urban Affairs (CPUA) programs, the BU Initiative on Cities, and the student-run Urban Planning Association hosted Phil Eng—MBTA general manager and interim Massachusetts secretary of transportation—for a lively “fireside” conversation that sought to unearth some of the […]

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A view of Boston University's Center for Computing & Data Sciences from the Charles River

BU’s Planning, Design & Construction VP Talks Future of Building and Project Management on MET’s Newest Podcast

In the latest episode of the MET Makes Conversation podcast, “Drafting the Blueprint for Project and Construction Management’s Future,” BU AVP of Planning, Design & Construction Michelle Maheu joins to discuss higher education’s essential role in addressing the skills gap in the construction industry, how public-private partnership models can help address the housing crisis, and the ways technology like AI and advanced modeling is transforming how today’s construction projects are managed. Tune in—and be sure to subscribe!

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Following MBTA Research, Pair of MET Graduates Author Simheuristics Paper with Professor Maleyeff

Following research conducted at MET’s DSLab, and spinning out of coursework from the supply chain management capstone course, MSSCM graduate Ruthairut Wootisarn (MET'24) and MSABA graduate Jingran Xu (MET'23), both current PhD candidates, worked with Associate Professor of the Practice John Maleyeff to author a paper on “simheuristics” and how they can be used to improve public transport repair.

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BU President Melissa Gilliam delivers a speech at the 2025 City of Boston Scholar Recognition Event

President Gilliam Salutes ‘Transformational’ Nature of BU’s City of Boston Scholarship Program at 2025 Event

Did you know that over the past 12 years alone, Boston University has invested roughly $5 million in support of more than 400 City of Boston employees as part of its City of Boston Scholarship program? This year, BU President Melissa Gilliam joined the MET community in celebrating this partnership. Because, as one graduate put it, “Strong public service needs strong public servants.”

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New Research from MET Language and Neuroscience Lecturer Suggests Early Development Critical for those with Autism

Metropolitan College lecturer Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, who teaches Neuroscience of Human Cognition: Imagination, Language, and Consciousness (MET BI 366), has published new research that indicates that children with autism may have a shorter window to develop a command of complex language than neurotypical peers. “A long-standing question in autism research concerns why some individuals never […]

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