Established in 1839, Boston University is a large private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. It offers a wide range of programs, with strengths in medicine, communication, engineering, and international relations.
Address: One Silber Way, 02215 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medicine, Communication, Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Located in Boston, offering access to numerous academic, cultural, and professional opportunities. Large international student population. Member of AAU.
Research:
A major research university with strengths in medical sciences, engineering (biomedical, electrical), communication, public health, and emerging media. High research activity.
Famous Alumnis:
Martin Luther King Jr. (PhD), Julianne Moore, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Howard Stern, Geena Davis, Bill O’Reilly (also QMUL)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
10000
Current students***:
36000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
350000
Pros
Wide range of programs, strong research university in a major academic city (Boston), diverse student body.
Cons
Large student population, urban campus spread along Commonwealth Avenue, can be expensive.
Best For
Students seeking a comprehensive research university experience in Boston, with diverse programs and strong opportunities in areas like medicine, communication, or engineering.
- Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Innovation, Medical Devices, Quality Management, Sustainability Metrics, User experience (UX), User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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