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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MET Makes News

With Aims to Use Data Science for Good, MSCIS Alum Makes Impact with Campus Dorm Climate Research

With Aims to Use Data Science for Good, MSCIS Alum Makes Impact with Campus Dorm Climate Research

Chen Han (MET’24) knows what she wants long-term: to secure employment as a marketing or data analyst at a company she feels invested in. She hopes to make a positive difference with what she does—particularly for women in the workplace. But first, the MSCIS alum has some work to do—work that stands to make a real impact on the long-term quality of life of BU students.

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What's Happening At MET

Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for INTERNATIONAL students)

Day: Wednesday Aug 21st Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for DOMESTIC students)

Day: Wednesday Aug 21st Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Webinar

Day: Thursday Aug 29th Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Frontiers in Sustainability!

Day: Wednesday Sep 4th Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm 665 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 1750
Graduate Admissions

The Inside Scoop: BU MET Graduate Admissions for Domestic Students (US Citizens & Permanent US Residents)

Day: Thursday Sep 5th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Innovate@BU Info Session

Day: Friday Sep 6th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

Social Impact Social (Welcome Back to Campus!)

Day: Friday Sep 6th Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm 730 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Student Events

Student Health Services for Grad Students

Day: Friday Sep 6th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Online
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