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 been highly ranked since 2014.

U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Criminal Justice 2026U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Information Technology 2026U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2026

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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

Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Tuesday Mar 31st Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm Online
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Academics Lectures & Seminars Research Student Events

Book Talk with City Planning & Urban Affairs, James O’Connell: Boston and the Making of a Global City

Day: Wednesday Apr 1st Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Initiative on Cities, 75 Bay State Road
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Careers

Salary Research & Negotiation Workshop

Day: Thursday Apr 2nd Time: 11:00am - 11:45am Virtual
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Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: Online Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Thursday Apr 2nd Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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Academics Lectures & Seminars

Pépin Lecture Series - Truffles and Trash with Kelly Alexander

Day: Thursday Apr 2nd Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 124
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Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for INTERNATIONAL students)

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 9:00am - 9:30am Online
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Academics Alumni Events Lectures & Seminars Research Student Events

AI, Robotics, Digital Twins, and Project Management Practice

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 12:15pm - 6:00pm 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, or on Zoom
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Careers Student Events

Learn & Network: Careers in Education and Human Services.

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Yawkey Center, (100 Bay State Road Room 613).
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MET Makes News

A view of Boston University's Center for Computing & Data Sciences from the Charles River
Construction Management & Technology

BU’s Planning, Design & Construction VP Talks Future of Building and Project Management on MET’s Newest Podcast

In the latest episode of the MET Makes Conversation podcast, “Drafting the Blueprint for Project and Construction Management’s Future,” BU AVP of Planning, Design & Construction Michelle Maheu joins to discuss higher education’s essential role in addressing the skills gap in the construction industry, how public-private partnership models can help address the housing crisis, and the ways technology like AI and advanced modeling is transforming how today’s construction projects are managed. Tune in—and be sure to subscribe!

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Alumni News

Following MBTA Research, Pair of MET Graduates Author Simheuristics Paper with Professor Maleyeff

Following research conducted at MET’s DSLab, and spinning out of coursework from the supply chain management capstone course, MSSCM graduate Ruthairut Wootisarn (MET'24) and MSABA graduate Jingran Xu (MET'23), both current PhD candidates, worked with Associate Professor of the Practice John Maleyeff to author a paper on “simheuristics” and how they can be used to improve public transport repair.

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BU President Melissa Gilliam delivers a speech at the 2025 City of Boston Scholar Recognition Event
Alumni News

President Gilliam Salutes ‘Transformational’ Nature of BU’s City of Boston Scholarship Program at 2025 Event

Did you know that over the past 12 years alone, Boston University has invested roughly $5 million in support of more than 400 City of Boston employees as part of its City of Boston Scholarship program? This year, BU President Melissa Gilliam joined the MET community in celebrating this partnership. Because, as one graduate put it, “Strong public service needs strong public servants.”

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Biology

New Research from MET Language and Neuroscience Lecturer Suggests Early Development Critical for those with Autism

Metropolitan College lecturer Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, who teaches Neuroscience of Human Cognition: Imagination, Language, and Consciousness (MET BI 366), has published new research that indicates that children with autism may have a shorter window to develop a command of complex language than neurotypical peers. “A long-standing question in autism research concerns why some individuals never […]

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Artificial Intelligence

MET Revitalizes Computer Science Programs with Curricular Updates—Including New Options in AI & Machine Learning

Boston University’s Metropolitan College is always working to be sure its programs reflect the cutting edge of emerging industry best practices, regularly evaluating whether curricula meet the highest possible current standards and evolving in kind. It is for that reason that BU MET is pleased to announce a series of updates and new offerings throughout […]

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