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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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

As 2024 Pardee Fellows, Three MET Professors to Conduct Trauma-Informed Climate Resilience Research

Metropolitan College Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Danielle Rousseau, Associate Professor of the Practice of City Planning & Urban Affairs Luis E. Santiago, and Assistant Professor of Applied Social Sciences Yeşim Sungu-Eryilmaz have each been named 2024 Faculty Research Fellows by BU’s Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future.

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What's Happening At MET

Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Monday Jul 1st Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online

Workshop: Rethinking the Media-Gentrification Nexus

Day: Tuesday Jul 2nd Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm Virtual (Zoom); Register to Access
Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Internship & Job Search

Day: Tuesday Jul 2nd Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online
Graduate Admissions

The Inside Scoop: Graduate Admissions at BU MET (International Students)

Day: Tuesday Jul 9th Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Wednesday Jul 10th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online
Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Internship & Job Search

Day: Thursday Jul 11th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Online
Alumni Events Careers Student Events

Let’s Talk About Your Resume/Cover Letter

Day: Monday Jul 15th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online
Lectures & Seminars Research

Curated Cuisine: Redefining Chinese American recipes with Jon Kung

Day: Monday Jul 15th Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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