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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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

Student Events

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

Day: Thursday Aug 6th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online: Virtual Webinar
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Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for DOMESTIC students)

Day: Thursday Aug 6th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Tuesday Aug 11th Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online
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Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: Online Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Thursday Aug 13th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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Student Events

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

Day: Monday Aug 17th Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Online: Virtual Webinar
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Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for INTERNATIONAL students)

Day: Tuesday Aug 18th Time: 9:00am - 9:30am Online
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Student Events

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

Day: Wednesday Aug 19th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Online: Virtual Webinar
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Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Start Strong: Build your BU Network with Intention

Day: Thursday Aug 20th Time: 12:30pm - 1:15pm Online
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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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