Boston University
Boston University is a private research university that is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church, but claims to be nonsectarian. Established in 1839, it was originally known as Newbury Biblical Institute. Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and is one of the nation’s largest urban private teaching and research universities, sprawling out over 133 acres.
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Boston contains 320 buildings, 487 classrooms and 23 libraries. Approximately 32,000 students are enrolled at Boston University every semester. Students attend Boston from over 135 different countries around the globe, which enriches and broadens the lives of all students.
Boston University has become a leader in global research with sponsored revenue exceeding $350 million yearly and over 2,000 laboratories. Approximately 80% of undergraduate students call Boston University home. There are over 500 active student groups on campus.
There are over 250 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and special degree programs available at Boston University. Psychology degrees are available through the College of Arts and Sciences. Minors in Psychology are available as well as a Concentration in Psychology for students seeking degrees in Applied Psychology or other fields of study. Concentrations are also available in Philosophy. Students are often asked to participate in research in order to gain a better understanding about psychological procedures and concerns.
Boston University employs more than 3,000 faculty members and many have earned awards and recognitions. Among the achievements of Boston’s faculty are a two time Pulitzer Prize winner, a former U.S. Poet Laureate, a bioengineer who received a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Award” and many more.
Boston University is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. Boston offers 75 study abroad programs, located in over 33 cities in more than 20 countries. Internship opportunities are also available in 10 different countries including the United States.
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