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 & World Report Best Online Programs - Criminal Justice 2025U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Information Technology 2025U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs - Grad Business 2025

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MET Professor Vijay Kanabar presenting a poster titled "BU Onboarding Improvement - A Program Plan

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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What's Happening At MET

Film Screening of "Poverty & Power"

Day: Thursday Apr 24th Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Rajen Kilachand Center Colloquium Room, 1st Floor (610 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215)

Sustaining the Urban Future: Climate and Community Resiliency in Cities

Day: Friday Apr 25th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm 730 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA 02215

Terrier F1RSTS Tranquility Fridays

Day: Friday Apr 25th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave. Suite B04, Boston, MA, 02215
Alumni Events Student Events

Charles River Esplanade Clean Up

Day: Saturday Apr 26th Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Charles River Esplanade
Student Events

Stress ReLeaf: Celebrate the End of Semester Special

Day: Monday Apr 28th Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm 808 Commonwealth Avenue
Student Events

International Day of Dance

Day: Tuesday Apr 29th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm 775 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02215, George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom, Second Floor
Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Undergraduate Admissions Webinar

Day: Wednesday Apr 30th Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Graduate Admissions

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

Day: Tuesday May 6th Time: 9:00am - 9:45am Online
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