Boston University Reviews

"It's a big school with a pretty good IR program. Unlike other schools, if you don't put in a lot of effort it's hard to make friends, especially as a transfer."

"A great location, some pretty excellent professors, and a very wide variety of extra-curricular activities."

"I loved BU even more with each passing semester. Some complain that there is no campus, but the city itself is your campus. Much of the on-campus housing could do improving, but there are also nicer options if you do your research. The faculty are outstanding, the on-campus food options are great, and the Hockey team is really fun. It's great to mingle with other of the thousands of college students in Boston as well."

"I loved BU and I felt like I really belonged there. Boston is a perfect city for a student. There's so much to do, both at the university and in the city in general. Most of the professors I had across the board, though in my particular field, there were many who were brilliant and did amazing research but were bad at teaching. In those particular classes, the students had to band together and teach ourselves a lot, but we also grew pretty close that way."

"My four years at BU were an exceptional experience. I took full advantage of the wide variety of courses and extracurricular activities that they offered."

"It's a wonderful program that challenges me in the classroom and provides opportunities for application and practice in the field."

"Great experience - way to meet diverse people from multiple backgrounds. a great way to make new friends and also learn from others who have different perspective. my college was right in the city so that was another great experience for me."

"It is very hands on and you learn a lot but it is expensive and overwhelming at times."

"Pros- nationally ranked program, great professors, great research opportunities, great location. Cons- It is ridiculously expensive, and makes me anxious about whether it is worth the money."

"Boston University was a very challenging school to attend. Known nationwide for grade deflation (only allowing professors to give a prescribed percentage of As and Bs in each course, causing them to shift down grades to meet that curve). There are amazing professors, and I learned a lot there, but I had to work very hard to complete my degree."

"Competitive school. Great program. Unbelievable connections. However, the cost of tuition and unavailability of financial aid for graduate students is a huge detriment for students in the program and school at large."

"Boston University Sargent College was a great experience for my graduate studies. The faculty and staff are dedicated to the success of their students. They were valuable resources in helping me make my career decisions. The school is located in a lively sections of Boston, near Fenway Park. The only con I can think of regarding the program is administration response. Other than that I enjoyed my time at Boston University."

"I received my MPH with a concentration in epidemiology. My biggest complaint about BU's MPH program is its lack of faculty and program support. My assigned faculty advisor left after my first semester and I never was given another one. I also found the career services severely lacking. I received very minimal help with resume and cover letter prep and job hunting. BU is very expensive and I felt that the classes were too large and the program too big to provide the type of mentorship and guidance I was expecting for such an expensive school. Please remember this is just my experience and I know others who really enjoyed the program."