Boston University

Overview

BU is a private research university founded in 1839. It is one of the largest private universities in the U.S. and has a strong reputation in communication, law, and medicine. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of its most famous alumni.

Subject Areas

• Biological Sciences
• Law
• Education
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Archaeology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Other Health
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• Geography
• Communication and Media Studies
• Psychology
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

Programs & Costs

Program data derived from International Education Costs dataset. Values shown in USD.

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