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Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Calendar Type
3 Semesters per year (spring | summer | Fall). Dental Medicine, Law, Medicine, Public Health, and Social Work schools calendars are different.
Credit Transfer
Generally Liberal Arts courses with a minimum grade of ‘C’ are Transferable. Transfer of Professional course is depended on specific school/college of Boston University.
Location(s)
- Massachusetts - MA (Boston)
- District of Columbia - DC (Washington)
- California - CA (Los Angeles)
- District of Columbia - DC (Washington)
- California - CA (Los Angeles)
Delivery Format
Online and Campus Education
Financial Support
Federal and private grants, loans, and scholarships along with work-study program option. For details, click on 'Financial Aid' tab below.
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Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
College of Fine Arts
School of Music
School of Theatre
School of Visual Arts
Film & Television
First-Level Professional Degree Programs
Programs
Other Programs
Graduate Programs
Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
LLM
JD
Undergraduate Degree & Certificate Programs
Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Accelerated Degree Completion Program
Graduate Degree, Certificate & Diploma Programs
Graduate Degrees
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Diplomas
Military Programs
Graduate Degrees
Schools & Colleges ------------------------------------- 17
Programs of Study More than ---------------------- 250
Study Abroad Programs ------------------------------ Nearly 100 in 38 cities in 27 countries
Student / Faculty Ratio ------------------------------ 13:1
Average Class Size ------------------------------------- 28
Total Degrees awarded ------------------------------ 8,944 in 2010
Total Doctoral/Professional Degrees ------------- 1,049
Research Grants & Contracts
Sponsored program awards ------------------------ $425.4 million FY2010
Number of research awards ------------------------ 1,787
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Total Grants & Scholarships (Non-Need-based) ---------- $26,100,264
Total Grants & Scholarships (Need-based) ----------------- $187,552,745
Average Need-Based Grant/Scholarships ------------------- $23,454
Average Total Need-Based Financial Aid -------------------- $35,198
Campus
Campus area ---------------- 133 acres
Buildings ---------------------- 319
Classrooms ------------------- 487
Libraries ----------------------- 24
Laboratories ----------------- 2,022
Boston University Grant
Scholarships
Loans
Student Loans
For
TuitionPay Monthly Payment Plan
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Student Work Opportunities
Reviews / Comments on Boston University
Degree Programs
Online Programs
Master
- Master of Arts in Art Education
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Masters of Music, Music Education
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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems: Concentrations
- General
- Database Management & Business Intelligence
- Health Informatics
- IT Project Management
- Security - Master of Science in Health Communication
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Master of Science in (Specialty) Management: Concentrations
- General
- Banking & Financial Services Management
- Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management
- Insurance Management
- International Marketing Management
- Project Management - MS/DLP in Manufacturing Engineering
- Master of Social Work
Doctorate
- Doctor of Musical Arts, Music Education
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Certificate
Online Graduate Certificates / Continuing Education- Advanced Information Technology
- Asian Religions and Healing
- Clinical Investigation
- Database Management & Business Intelligence
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Markets & Institutions
- Health Informatics
- Information Security
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Project Management
- Instructional Technology
- International Marketing
- Physical Education, Health Education, and Coaching
- Project Management
- Risk Management & Organizational Continuity
- Financial Planning
- Fundraising
- Genealogical Research
- Management Accounting - CMA
- Paralegal Studies
- Professional Investigation
- Retirement Management
Campus Programs
Art & Sci.
College of Arts & Sciences- Advertising (minor)
- African American Studies (minor)
- African Studies (minor)
- American & New England Studies (BA, minor)
- Anthropology (BA, minor)
- Arabic (minor)
- Archaeology (BA, minor)
- Astronomy (BA, minor)
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Biotechnology (BA, BA/MA)
- Biology (BA, minor)
- Business Administration & Management (minor)
- Chemistry (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Chinese (BA, minor)
- Classical Studies (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Cognitive & Neural Systems (BA/MA)
- Computer Science (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Earth Sciences (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Economics (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Editorial Studies
- Education (minor)
- English (BA, minor)
- Environmental Analysis & Policy/Environmental Science (BA/MA)
- Film Studies (minor)
- French (BA, minor)
- Geography & Environment (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- German (BA, minor)
- Hebrew (minor)
- Hindi-Urdu
- History (BA, minor)
- History of Art & Architecture (BA, minor)
- Human Physiology (minor)
- Interdisciplinary Area Studies Programs (BA, minor)
- International Relations (BA, minor)
- Italian (BA, minor)
- Japanese (BA, minor)
- Journalism (minor)
- Judaic Studies (minor)
- Korean
- Linguistics (BA, minor)
- Marine Science (BA, minor)
- Mathematics & Statistics (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Medieval Studies (minor)
- Modern Greek
- Modern Languages & Comparative Literature (BA, minor)
- Music (BA, minor)
- Muslim Studies (minor)
- Neuroscience (BA)
- Persian
- Philosophy (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Photojournalism (minor)
- Physics (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Political Science (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Portuguese
- Psychology (BA, minor)
- Public Health (minor)
- Public Relations (minor)
- Religion (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Romance Studies (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Russian (BA, minor)
- Sociology (BA, minor)
- Spanish (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (minor)
- Statistics & Probability (BA, BA/MA, minor)
- Theatre Arts (minor)
- Turkish
- Visual Arts (minor)
- Women’s Studies (minor)
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
- African American Studies (MA)
- American & New England Studies (PhD)
- Anthropology (MA, PhD)
- Applied Linguistics (MA, PhD)
- Archaeology (MA, PhD)
- Astronomy (MA, PhD)
- Bioinformatics (MS, PhD)
- Biology (MA, PhD)
- Biostatistics (MA, PhD)
- Cellular Biophysics (PhD)
- Chemistry (MA, BA/MA, PhD)
- Classical Studies (MA, PhD)
- Cognitive & Neural Systems (BA/MA, MA, PhD)
- Computer Science (MA, PhD)
- Earth Sciences (MA, PhD)
- Economics (MA, MA/MBA, MA/PhD)
- Editorial Studies (MA, PhD)
- Energy & Environmental Studies (MA)
- English (MA, MFA, PhD)
- Geography & Environment (MA, BA/MA, PhD)
- History (MA, PhD)
- History of Art and Architecture (MA, PhD)
- International Relations (MA)
- Mathematics & Statistics (MA, PhD)
- Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry (MA, PhD)
- Music (MA, PhD)
- Neuroscience (MA, PhD)
- Philosophy (MA, JD/MA, PhD)
- Physics (MA, BA/MA, PhD)
- Political Science (MA, PhD)
- Preservation Studies (MA, MA/JD)
- Psychology (MA, PhD)
- Religious & Theological Studies (MA, PhD)
- Romance Studies (MA, PhD)
- Sociology (MA, PhD)
- Sociology & Social Work (PhD)
College of Fine Arts
School of Music
- Composition (MusM, MusAD)
- Composition & Theory (MusB)
- Conducting (AD, MusM, MusAD)
- Historical Performance (AD, MusM, MusAD)
- Music Education (MusB, MusM, MusAD)
- Musiciology (MusB, MusM)
- Music Theory (MusM)
- Opera (OIC)
- Performance (PD, AD, MusB, MusM, MusAD)
- Minor in Music
- Minor in Music Performance
- Minor in Music Education for School of Education Students
- Double Majors
- Five-Year Dual Degree Program in Applied Music & Music Education (MusB/MusM)
- Other Graduate Programs in Music at Boston University
- Study Abroad Options in Music
School of Theatre
- Performance Core
- Acting (BFA)
- Design (Scenery, Costumes, Lighting, and Sound) (BFA)
- Design, Production & Management (MFA)
- Directing (MFA)
- Production (Technical Direction, Costume Production) (AC, BFA)
- Stage Managment (BFA)
- Theatre Arts (BFA)
- Theatre Education (MFA)
- Minor in Dance
- Minor in Theatre
- Study Abroad Options in Theatre
School of Visual Arts
- Art Education (BFA, MA)
- Graphic Design (BFA, MFA)
- Painting (BFA, MFA)
- Museum Education (MA)
- Sculpture (BFA, MFA)
- Studio Teaching (MA)
- Minor in Visual Arts
- Study Abroad Options in Visual Arts
- Visiting Artists
Comm.
College of CommunicationFilm & Television
- Film & Television (BS)
- Screenwriting
- Film (MFA)
- Television (MS)
- Media Ventures (MS, MBA/MS)
- Journalism (BS, MS)
- Photojournalism
- Science Journalism (MS)
- Broadcast Journalism (MS)
- Business and Economics Journalism (MS)
- Communication (BS)
- Mass Communication (MS)
- Public Relations (MS)
- Advertising (MS)
- Mass Communication and Law (JD/MS)
Eng.
College of Engineering- Aerospace Engineering (BS)
- Biomedical Engineering (BS, MEng, MS, PhD)
- Computer Engineering (BS, MS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS, MEng, MS)
- Electrical & Computer Engineering (PhD)
- Global Manufacturing (MS)
- Interdisciplinary Engineering (BS)
- Late Entry Accelerated Program (MS)
- Manufacturing Engineering (BS, MEng, MS)
- Materials Science & Engineering (MS, PhD)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS, MEng, MS, PhD)
- Photonics (MS)
- Systems Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
- Bachelor of Science/Master’s Degree Program (BS/MS)
- Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Medicine (MD/PhD)
- MS in Manufacturing Engineering and MBA in Management Dual Degree Program (MS/MBA)
Health
College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College- Applied Anatomy & Physiology (MS, PhD)
- Athletic Training (BS, BS/DPT)
- Health Science (BS)
- Human Physiology (BS, MMEDIC)
- Nutrition/Dietetics (MS, DPD)
- Nutritional Science (BS)
- Occupational Therapy (BS/MSOT, MS, OTD)
- Physical Therapy (BS/DPT, DPT, tDPT)
- Rehabilitation Sciences (ScD)
- Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (BS, BS/MS, MS-SLP, PhD)
- Undeclared Program
- Minor in Public Health
- Boston University Dual Degree Program
- BS/MPH Program
Theology
School of TheologyFirst-Level Professional Degree Programs
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- Master of Sacred Music (MSM)
- Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
- Dual Master of Divinity and Master of Sacred Music (MDiv/MSM)
- Nondegree Students
- Master of Sacred Theology (STM)
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- Doctor of Practical Theology (PhD)
- Doctor of Theology (ThD)
Social Sci.
School of Social WorkPrograms
- Social Work (MSW)
- Sociology and Social Work (PhD)
- Areas of Study
- Additional Program Information
- Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Education (MSW/EdM, MSW/EdD)
- Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Public Health (MSW/MPH)
- Dual Degree Program in Social Work and Theology (MSW/MDiv, MSW/MTS, MSW/DMin)
Other Programs
- The Field Education Program
- Louis Lowy Certificate in Gerontological Social Work
- Lowy-GEM Program in Aging
- Professional Education Program
- At Home & Abroad
Public Health
School of Public HealthGraduate Programs
- MPH Program Requirements
- Biostatistics (MPH, MA, PhD)
- Environmental Health (MPH, MS, PhD)
- Epidemiology (MPH, MS, PhD)
- Health Law, Bioethics & Human Rights (MPH)
- Health Policy & Management (MPH)
- Health Services Research (MS, PhD)
- International Health (MPH, DrPH)
- Maternal & Child Health (MPH, DrPH)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences (MPH, DrPH)
- Bachelor of Arts and Master of Public Health (BA/MPH)
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health (BS/MPH)
- Public Health Minor
- Law and Public Health (JD/MPH)
- Health Policy & Management (MBA/MPH)
- Global Health Management (MBA/MPH)
- Medicine and Public Health (MD/MPH)
- Medical Sciences and Public Health (MA/MPH)
- Social Work and Public Health (MSW/MPH)
- Boston Consortium
- Peace Corps/Master’s International Program
- Pharmaceutical Assessment & Management Policy Program (PAMP)
Medicine
School of Medicine- Four-Year Program (MD)
- Modular Medical Integrated Curriculum (MMEDIC)
- Early Medical School Selection Program (EMSSP)
- Seven-Year Program of Liberal Arts & Medical Education
- Engineering/Medical Integrated Curriculum (ENGMEDIC)
- MD/PhD Combined Degree
- Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health (MD/MPH)
- Combined MD/MBA
Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
- Anatomy & Neurobiology (MA, PhD, MD/PhD)
- Behavioral Neuroscience (MD/PhD)
- Biochemistry (MA, PhD, MD/PhD)
- Bioimaging (MA)
- Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences (BS)
- Biomedical Neuroscience (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Cell & Molecular Biology (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Clinical Investigation (MA)
- Forensic Anthropology (MS)
- Biomedical Forensic Sciences (MS)
- Genetic Counseling (MS)
- Genetics & Genomics (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Healthcare Emergency Management (MS)
- Immunology Training (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Medical Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Practice (MA)
- Medical Nutritional Sciences (MA, MD/PhD, PhD)
- Medical Sciences (MA)
- Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine Program (MA)
- Microbiology (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Molecular Medicine (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Neuroscience (PhD)
- Oral Biology (MSD, DSc, DScD, PhD)
- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (MA, PhD, MD/PhD)
- Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics (PhD, MD/PhD)
- Physiology & Biophysics (MA, PhD, MD/PhD)
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Advanced Standing (AS)
- Seven Year Program
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Postdoctoral Program Degrees and Certificates
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (CAGS)
- Dental Public Health (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Endodontics (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Operative Dentistry (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Oral Biology (MSD, DSc, DScD, PhD)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Pediatric Dentistry (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Periodontology (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
- Prosthodontics (CAGS, MSD, DScD)
Mgmt.
School of Management- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Study Abroad and Internship Programs
- Liberal Arts Electives
- Management Honors Program
- Boston University Dual Degree Program
Law
School of LawLLM
- American Law (LLM)
- Intellectual Property Law (LLM)
- Graduate Program in Banking & Financial Law (LLM)
- Graduate Tax Program (LLM)
- Executive LLM in International Business Law
- Summer Programs and Visiting Scholar Opportunities
JD
- JD Degrees & Programs
- Dual or Advanced Degrees
- Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Ed.
School of Education- Bilingual Education/Teaching English as a Second Language (BS, EdM, CAGS)
- Counseling (EdM, EdD, CAGS)
- Curriculum & Teaching (EdM, CAGS)
- Deaf Studies (EdM, CAGS, EdD, PhD)
- Developmental Studies (EdM, CAGS, EdD)
- Early Childhood Education (BS, EdM, CAGS, EdD)
- Educational Leadership & Development (EdD, CAGS)
- Educational Media & Technology (EdM, EdD, CAGS)
- Elementary Education (BS, EdM)
- English & Language Arts Education (BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS, EdD)
- Health Education (EdM, CAGS)
- History & Social Science Education (BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS)
- History/Political Science Education (BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS)
- Human Development & Education (EdD, EdM, CAGS)
- Human Resource Education
- International Educational Development (EdM)
- Latin & Classical Studies (BS, MAT)
- Literacy & Language Education (EdM, CAGS, EdD)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Mathematics Education (BS, MAT, EdM, MMT)
- Modern Foreign Language Education (BS, MAT, EdM)
- Physical Education, Health, and Coaching
- Policy, Planning & Administration (EdM, CAGS)
- Reading Education (EdM, CAGS)
- Science Education (BS, MAT, EdM, CAGS, EdD)
- Special Education (BS, EdM, CAGS, EdD)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (EdM, CAGS)
Hospitality
School of Hospitality Administration- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration
- Study Abroad and Internship Programs
Metro. College
Metropolitan CollegeUndergraduate Degree & Certificate Programs
Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
- Art History
- English & American Literature
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy
- Undergraduate Degree Completion Program
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Accelerated Degree Completion Program
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- Management Studies
- Biology
- Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management Studies
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Urban Affairs
- Biotechnology
- Business Management
- Clinical Research
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- International Business Management
- Pre-Medical Studies
Graduate Degree, Certificate & Diploma Programs
Graduate Degrees
- Master of City Planning
- Master of Criminal Justice
- Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy
- Master of Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master of Science in Actuarial Science
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies
- Economic Development & Tourism Mangement
- Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
- Financial Economics
- Innovation & Technology
- Multinational Commerce - Master of Science in Advertising
- Master of Science in Arts Administration
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Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (On Campus, Online & Blended)
- Database Management & Business Intelligence (On Campus & Online)
- Health Informatics (On Campus)
- Information Technology Project Management (On Campus & Online)
- Security (On Campus & Online) - Master of Science in Computer Science: Security
- Master of Science in Leadership
- Master of Science in Telecommunication: Security
- Master of Science in Urban Affairs
Graduate Certificates
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Administrative Sciences Certificates
- Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
- Financial Markets & Institutions (on campus & online)
- International Marketing (on campus & online)
- Project Management (on campus & online; Brussels campus; military locations)
- Risk Management & Organizational Continuity (online)
- Tourism Development
- Applied Sustainability
- Arts Administration
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Computer Science & IT Certificates
- Advanced Information Technology (on campus & online)
- Database Management & Business Intelligence (on campus & online)
- Digital Forensics (on campus, online & blended)
- Health Informatics
- Information Security (on campus & online)
- Information Technology (on campus & online)
- Information Technology Project Management (on campus, online & blended)
- Interactive Multimedia & Game Engineering (on campus & blended)
- Medical Information Security & Privacy
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering in Health Care Systems
- Web Application Development - Food Studies
- Fundraising Management
- Human Resources (Brussels campus)
- International Relations (Brussels campus)
- Management (Brussels campus)
- Marketing (Brussels campus)
Graduate Diplomas
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Administrative Sciences Diplomas
- Banking & Financial Services
- International Marketing (On Campus & Online) - Finance (Brussels campus)
Military Programs
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
- Master of Science in Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Colleges
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
- College of Communication
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of General Studies
- College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
- Metropolitan College
- Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- School of Education
- School of Hospitality Administration
- School of Law
- School of Management
- School of Medicine
- Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
- School of Public Health
- School of Social Work
- School of Theology
- Division of Military Education
- Department of Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance
- University Honors College
- University Professors Program
- Boston University Academy
Why Boston
- Established in 1839 as Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury
- Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States
- Financial Aid Assistance office
- Loans, Grants, Work-Study, Fellowships and Scholarships Programs
- Job placement assistance (part-time job search assistance)
- Online Library
- Research Centers
- Dual degree programs
- Accelerated programs
- Study Abroad and internship opportunities
- International students
- According to QS World University Rankings in 2010, Boston University was ranked 64th worldwide and 24th in U.S.
- Besides 3 campuses in US, Boston University also has campuses in Brussels - Europe, Dubai, London – UK and Sydney – Australia.
- University Service Center (for student’s academic concerns)
- Educational Resource Center (Studet tuitoring and Writing Assistance)
- International Students & Scholars Office –ISSO (Assists international students about immigration, employment, housing, and personal and financial issues.)
- Disability Services
- Housing Services (also includes off-campus housing)
- On-campus dining options
- Campus communities
- Religious Life
- Transportation and parking
- Athletics (Fitness resources with fun, healthy, physical activity)
- FitRec Center (Swim, jog, play squash etc)
- Agganis Arena (Attend hockey games, ice shows, concerts, sporting events etc)
- Religious Life (Spiritual community)
About
AcademicsSchools & Colleges ------------------------------------- 17
Programs of Study More than ---------------------- 250
Study Abroad Programs ------------------------------ Nearly 100 in 38 cities in 27 countries
Student / Faculty Ratio ------------------------------ 13:1
Average Class Size ------------------------------------- 28
Total Degrees awarded ------------------------------ 8,944 in 2010
Total Doctoral/Professional Degrees ------------- 1,049
Research Grants & Contracts
Sponsored program awards ------------------------ $425.4 million FY2010
Number of research awards ------------------------ 1,787
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Total Grants & Scholarships (Non-Need-based) ---------- $26,100,264
Total Grants & Scholarships (Need-based) ----------------- $187,552,745
Average Need-Based Grant/Scholarships ------------------- $23,454
Average Total Need-Based Financial Aid -------------------- $35,198
Campus
Campus area ---------------- 133 acres
Buildings ---------------------- 319
Classrooms ------------------- 487
Libraries ----------------------- 24
Laboratories ----------------- 2,022
Financial Aid
Grant AidBoston University Grant
- Boston University Need-Based Grants
- BU Community Service Award
- Charles River Housing Grant
- Alumni Council Scholarship is a $2,500 award
- Federal Pell Grant
- SEOG
- Massachusetts Gilbert Grant
- Massachusetts Part-Time Grant
- State Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships
- Freshman Merit Awards
- Transfer Merit Awards
- Enrolled Student Merit Awards
- Private Scholarships
- How Scholarships Are Renewed
- Renewal Criteria by Scholarship
Loans
Student Loans
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan
- Federal Perkins Loan
- Massachusetts No Interest Loan
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