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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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

Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants Info Session 1

Day: Wednesday Oct 2nd Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

Transportation & the City: Allston Multimodal Project + Reknitting the Allston Community

Day: Wednesday Oct 2nd Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Eichenbaum Colloquium Room, 610 Commonwealth Ave, First Floor

Pitch & Pizza - Tech 4 Tomorrow

Day: Wednesday Oct 2nd Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Academics Careers Lectures & Seminars Research Diversity & Inclusion

Pépin Lecture Series: The Wines of South Africa with Jim Clarke

Day: Thursday Oct 3rd Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 124

CCD Future Ready Friday Drop-Ins: Unlock Your Career with VMock

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Ave.
Careers Student Events

Internship Search Strategies for Project Management Students

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm In person & Online

Social Impact Social - Intention Setting Workshop

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Academics Lectures & Seminars Research

Computer Science Research Seminar Series: Expert-Informed, User-Centric Explanations of Medical Image Classification

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Online
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