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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Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Internship & Job Search

Day: Wednesday Oct 16th Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Online
Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Pardee: Debunking Myths: Careers at the Department of Defense

Day: Wednesday Oct 16th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Pardee, 121 Bay State Rd

Telling Our Stories: Indigenous Representation in the Media

Day: Wednesday Oct 16th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Zoom

Teaming Fair: Entrepreneur's Club x Innovate@BU

Day: Wednesday Oct 16th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215
Careers

Networking for International Students

Day: Thursday Oct 17th Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Yawkey Center, CCD Sixth Floor, 100 Bay State Road

Healing Nation: Documentary Screening

Day: Thursday Oct 17th Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Alan & Sherry Leventhal Center, 233 Bay State Road
Academics Lectures & Seminars Student Events

Pépin Lecture Series: Culinary Colonialism, Caribbean Cookbooks with Keja Valens

Day: Thursday Oct 17th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Hybrid
Alumni Events Careers Lectures & Seminars

Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Friday Oct 18th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online
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