Boston University campus along Charles River

The Hub. The Cradle of Liberty. The City of Champions. Beantown. 

Whatever you may call it, life in Boston is unlike anywhere else.

Learning is ingrained in the city itself.

Much of Boston’s personality comes from its universities. BU is proud to be an integral part of such a world-renowned educational hub. As Mark Twain once wrote, “In New York, they ask how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who were his parents? In Boston, they ask how much does he know?” With access to multiple other AACSB-accredited and AAU member schools, your opportunities to learn are limitless. The city’s plentiful research centers (some of them housed right here in Questrom, opens in new tab) allow you to explore important topics in-depth.

Boston University campus along Charles River

Learners. Explorers. Doers. That’s you — and WBUR journalists, too. They explore neighborhoods, seeking new people, places, and experiences. Find tips in WBUR’s Field Guide to Boston, a choose-your-own adventure with reliable reporting. WBUR is Boston’s NPR; BU holds its public media license. Experience WBUR journalism in person at WBUR CitySpace on Commonwealth Avenue.

We’re grounded in nearly 400 years of forward thinking.

Boston has long defined innovation. Since the 1630s, Boston has seen monumental change; you could say we know a thing or two about revolution. Nowadays, it’s introduced its innovative disposition into the business world. With industry leaders in all sectors from biotech to healthcare and executives with the expertise to make real change, there’s no shortage of forward thinking here. Boston’s undeniable entrepreneurial spirit shines through nearly 2,000 cutting-edge startups and the brilliant business minds behind them. Get ready to be part of this city’s innovative history.

Culture is at our core.

Boston is a beautiful city and cultural center brimming with vibrant art, die-hard sports fans, and delicious local food. With art museums like the Museum of Fine ArtsInstitute of Contemporary ArtIsabella Stewart Gardener Museum, our art scene will inspire you.  Boston boasts major league sports teams including the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins. Boston’s food scene featuring classic Boston baked beans, New England clam chowder, and hotspots like Haymarket and Chinatown is yours for the taking.

Getting here and getting around is easy.

The MBTA Green B Line runs right down Commonwealth Avenue, our campus includes Kenmore Square, a hub for all MBTA lines and buses, and is home to multiple world-class hotels like The Hotel Commonwealth, which is basically in our backyard.

The MBTA, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, also known as the “T,” has a convenient stop right outside the Questrom School of Business, the Blandford Street stop on the Green B Line. The Green B Line, which runs back and forth from Boston College, through downtown Boston, and North to Medford is the most convenient line for Boston University students. The T can used to get almost anywhere in Boston.

The BU Shuttle is a great way to get across Boston University. It has 4 lines that can collectively take you from the Agganis Arena to Hynes Convention Center. The Comm Ave BU Bus stops right outside the Questrom School of Business and can take you in West. Download the Terrier Transit app plan trips, get transit alerts, and more.

Boston is a great place to call home.

Ready to experience all that Boston has to offer? BU Housing has everything you need to know about on-campus housing. Find tips on living off-campus in our Housing Guide.

Boston University campus aerial shot along Charles River

The best part? We’re at the heart of it all.

BU is a small city unto itself—as innovative as the one in which it lives—with 30,000 students, teachers, researchers making a difference right here, right now, all in search of their own goals, all ready to collaborate with the world’s brightest minds. Just like you.