Boston University

Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States, with over 29,000 students and in excess of 4,000 faculty members. The main campus is located on Boston's Charles River. BU, as it is commonly known, was founded in 1839 by Methodist clergy and laymen, but is nonsectarian.

Research activity is significant, with expenditures of $553 million, almost $145 million of which is accounted for by Boston Medical Center's medical school faculty. BU offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees, along with dental and medical degrees through eighteen schools and colleges.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Boston University is positioned as the #93 top university in the world. The rank is improved by 15 points from last year.

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2024 Ranking	#93
University Name	Boston University
Acronym	BU
Year Established	1839
Motto	Learning, Virtue, Piety
Governing Type	Private (Not for Profit)
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Scarlet and white

Location

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Address	One Sherborn Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Phone	+1 (617) 353 2000
Fax	+1 (617) 353 2053
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities	n/a
Business & Social Sciences	n/a
Engineering	n/a			n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a
Medicine & Health	n/a
Science & Technology	n/a

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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Information on Boston University was last updated on November 19, 2024.