Boston University

Boston University

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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1839

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Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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What is it like to work at Boston University?

Boston University is a research-intensive institution that values academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

The university's diverse departments and schools, such as the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine, offer a range of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth. Boston University's campus is situated in the heart of Boston, providing access to world-class museums, libraries, and cultural institutions.

Working at Boston University may appeal to individuals who are passionate about higher education, research, and community service, and who value the opportunity to contribute to a leading institution that prioritizes academic rigor, diversity, and social responsibility.