Facts and Rankings
The numbers speak for themselves on why BU is a top choice for thousands of students.
World-Class Reputation & Rankings
BU is one of only three universities in Boston and Cambridge named to the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Ranked #42 among national universities by U.S. News & World Report.
$1 million
in funding offered through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).
Ranked #21 in the US and #3 in Massachusetts for Best Universities for Excellence, Equity and Employability.
Academic Excellence
Student-to-faculty ratio
Schools and Colleges to choose from to study whatever your heart desires.
Of faculty have a PhD or equivalent
Million in research awards awarded to BU
27
The average class size you'll find at BU, which means you'll get to know your professors well.
A Global Impact
Ranked #10 among universities hosting the most international students in the US by Open Doors.
650+
Global themed courses to choose from.
Where Forbes ranks BU among top US colleges for international students.
Students come from
150 Countries
and all