Housing
Depending on your program of study, you may be able to apply for on-campus housing at BU. The information below provides information about both on-campus and off-campus housing opportunities for MET International study abroad students.
On-Campus Housing (for undergraduate students only)
On-campus housing is an option only for undergraduate students. Students typically live in double-occupancy dormitory-style rooms. Please note that there is limited housing available on campus, and that on-campus housing is not guaranteed.
Shortly after admission, undergraduate students receive pre-arrival information which will include instructions for how to apply for on-campus housing.
Undergraduate students are also welcome to live off-campus, and should explore the “Off-Campus Housing Resources” section below to learn more about those opportunities
Off-Campus Housing Resources (for undergraduate and graduate students)
Boston University is conveniently located in the heart of Boston, and numerous off-campus housing options* are available in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. The subway (known locally as the “T”) and buses operate along Commonwealth Avenue, the main thoroughfare on campus, making it easy to get around town.
Students can search off-campus housing listings to find a roommate, connect with BU students who are subletting an apartment, or advertise a sublet as follows:
Apartments
Community Living
Home Stays
*Boston University does not inspect, endorse, or recommend any specific off-campus housing options
On Campus Dining Services and Meal Plans
BU’s Dining Services offers an enormous variety of dining choices every day, including kosher, halal and vegan dining options, all-you-can-eat dining halls, retail outlets including Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, and even a Late Night Kitchen and BU Pub. Once admitted students can sign up for the dining plan of their choice on the MyBU Student Portal.
BU offers a variety of dining plans designed to fit students’ schedules, whether they live on or off campus. Additionally, students can add Convenience Points onto their accounts. Convenience Points may be used like cash to buy additional meals or to dine at any of the on-campus locations on an à la carte basis. Convenience Points are also accepted at City Convenience stores, Boston University Campus Store, most on-campus vending machines, and laundry machines in larger residences.