Boston University, founded in 1839, and the fourth largest independent university in the United States, is a hub of academic and scientific activity. With more than 3,400 faculty members and nearly 30,000 students, it is one of the nation’s leading research- based universities.

Within the University, 17 Schools and Colleges offer a total of more than 250 degree programs. Academic departments and research institutes serve as small communities for students and scholars, who also participate fully in the excitement and variety of the larger University community.