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 allow you to explore important topics in-depth.
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.
Your Field Guide to Boston
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.
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.
MBTA
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.
BU Shuttle
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.
