Boston University

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Boston University is a private research university and a global education giant. Founded in 1839, Boston University has held its name by delivering top-notch education and setting standards that are pretty unmatchable. BU has consistently ranked in the top section of the list of Best Universities in the world. The university's Study Abroad program is also widely recognized as among the nation's best. Furthermore, BU's School of Medicine resides in the US's foremost healthcare research institutions. 

The University is home to more than 35,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff. Students are spread across 17 schools & colleges - Arvind & Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College, College of Arts & Science, College of Communication, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of General Studies, College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Computing & Data Science, Frederick  S. Pardee of Global Studies, Graduate Medical Science, Graduate School of Arts & Science, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Metropolitan College & Extended Education, Questrom School of Business, School of Hospitality Administration, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Social Work and School of Theology. All schools and colleges combined, Boston University offers more than 300 programs.  

Boston University is a major research institution. The key research areas include - Data Science, Engineering Biology, Global Health, Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, Photonics, and Urban Health. The university is home to 21 libraries that house more than 5.5 million volumes (print + electronic) and 2.6 million ebooks. In FY 2021, the total research expenditure of Boston University was $526.6 Million. Boston University is one of the very few universities which support undergraduate research. The university's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides funding for faculty-mentored research in humanities, natural sciences, medicine, education, and arts.    

BU's three city campuses are always the center of attraction. The primary campus of Boston University is situated on the banks of the Charles River in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods. Boston University is also home to many Nobel prize winners. It has also produced many Marshall Scholars, Pulitzer Prize winners, Academy Award winners, and numerous Emmy Award winners.