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 & World Report Best Online Programs - Criminal Justice 2025U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Information Technology 2025U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2025

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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
  • Payment plans
  • Veterans benefits

Ready to learn about your options? We are available to help you take the next step.

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What's Happening At MET

Graduate Admissions Careers Student Events

MET Career Success Preview for Domestic Students

Day: Thursday Oct 23rd Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
Academics Lectures & Seminars Research Diversity & Inclusion

Jacques Pépin Lecture Series - Awaiting Their Feast

Day: Thursday Oct 23rd Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Room 124, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446

ABA@BU Hackathon Fall 2025

Day: Friday Oct 24th Time: 8:00am - 10:00am Online
Careers Student Events

STEM OPT Basics and Q&A

Day: Friday Oct 24th Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Online
Careers Student Events

Supply Chain Industry Panel

Day: Friday Oct 24th Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 420

Wellbeing Innovation Seed Grants

Day: Friday Oct 24th Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215

IDEA Con [Free tickets!]

Day: Saturday Oct 25th Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm George Sherman Union
Lectures & Seminars Student Events

Designing and Using Transit Maps

Day: Monday Oct 27th Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 122
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