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

Admitted Student Webinar: Online Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Thursday May 7th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Tuesday May 12th Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm Online
Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Wednesday May 20th Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online
Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: On-Campus Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Tuesday May 26th Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online
Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Webinar

Day: Thursday May 28th Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm Online
Careers Student Events

MET Career Success Preview for Domestic Students

Day: Friday May 29th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
Graduate Admissions

Financing your BU MET Graduate Education (for INTERNATIONAL students)

Day: Wednesday Jun 3rd Time: 9:00am - 9:30am Online
Graduate Admissions

Admitted Student Webinar: Online Students Meet Your BU Classmates!

Day: Wednesday Jun 10th Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Online
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MET Makes News

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Massachusetts Attorney General Names MET Senior Associate Dean Lou Chitkushev to State’s Cybersecurity-Minded Health Information Council

Congratulations to BU MET Senior Associate Dean Lou Chitkushev, who has been named to the Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis Oversight Council by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, where he will help oversee the budget of the agency tasked with “promoting a transparent and equitable healthcare system across the Commonwealth.”

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Professor Vodenska Delves Deep on AI Ethics in Finance and Education

“AI is pushing finance education to more closely resemble modern practice: data-driven, model-based, and explicitly ethical.” Read the fascinating interview with BU MET Professor of Finance Irena Vodenska as she examines the role of AI in finance education, and the critical issues it raises like bias, fairness, systemic risk, skill erosion, and academic integrity versus authentic learning.

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CPUA Lecturer Tells CNBC New York City’s Mamdani has ‘A Lot of Tools’ to Turn Parking Policies into Revenue

New York City is under new leadership, after the 2025 election of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and that means there is the opportunity for new ideas to power the city’s solutions. One age-old challenge, an inflated city budget, has brought renewed energy to the conversation around the city’s parking policy, which has long been unique among […]

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Phil Eng—MBTA general manager and interim Massachusetts secretary of transportation

Mass. Transportation Boss Joins Initiative on Cities to Chat Transit with City Planning & Urban Affairs Students

Just how does public transit enrich a city? On Thursday, March 5, the Metropolitan College City Planning & Urban Affairs (CPUA) programs, the BU Initiative on Cities, and the student-run Urban Planning Association hosted Phil Eng—MBTA general manager and interim Massachusetts secretary of transportation—for a lively “fireside” conversation that sought to unearth some of the […]

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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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