Boston University Reviews

  • 303 Reviews
  • Boston (MA)
  • Annual Tuition: $62,360
90% of 303 students said this degree improved their career prospects
89% of 303 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Hansol Chung
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2015
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Pros- courses are similar to those of BU medical school. Cons - Faculty members are very supportive during the first year of school, but only during the first year."
Ladin Bayurgil
  • Reviewed: 12/26/2014
  • Degree: Sociology
"Wish we had higher amount of financial aid given that real estate market in Boston is very expensive. Wish the department had more international and non-native speaker students."
Christine Moyer
  • Reviewed: 12/18/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"The program lives up to its name in that the faculty is well-informed and invested in student success and the curriculum prepares you for future practice. Due to both the location and involvement of coordinators, internships are exceedingly valuable and generally at well-respected institutions. Cons are that living in Boston is very expensive, and that many students have found it difficult to balance school, work, and a social life."
Hope Lozano-Bielat
  • Reviewed: 12/16/2014
  • Degree: Political Science
"Diverse student body, challenging academic environment, exciting surrounding area. Career support has improved over the years. Faculty are accessible and supportive."
Jillian Jaeger
  • Reviewed: 12/16/2014
  • Degree: Political Science
"The political science department is in a rebuilding phase. So, lots of changes are being made in terms of faculty and curriculum. These changes are definitely for the better and from what I have experienced are really pushing the program in the right direction. In five years, I think this program will be highly competitive with others, but currently it still has some work to do - especially in terms of preparing students methodological skills and networking skills."
Kaipeng Wang
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I learned so much from the courses I've taken in Biostatistics, and met many people with various research interests"
julio cordova
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2014
  • Degree: Economics
"Very good school. It would be great that senior faculty got more involved in the research process"
JINGJIN WEI
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2014
  • Degree: Physics
"Pros: I like my classmates. Boston is a really nice place. Good atmosphere. Cons: This city in general is unreasonably expensive."
Dimitrios Papadopoulos
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2014
  • Degree: Computer Science
"Excellent academic conditions, with top-tier courses and faculty that is always available. Boston is an expensive city abut Financial Aid is almost always available. Abundant networking and career opportunities."
Daphne Schatzberg
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2014
  • Degree: Biology
"Because it's a small program, it is extremely flexible and you can tailor the program to suit your needs. However, it can be somewhat limited because of its size. For a motivated student, this is not a problem, but you need to know what you want. Connectivity to other schools in the area means that you are not limited to only what is available on campus."
Denise samaroo
  • Reviewed: 12/2/2014
  • Degree: Nutrition
"Pros: My program is specifically in clinical nutrition, which is the area I want to be in after graduating. This includes a practicum and dietetic internship that will allow me to gain the experience necessary for after graduation. Cons: My first year includes classes in a wide array of subjects."
Genevieve Scarano
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2014
  • Degree: Journalism
"Boston University has the best graduate program for Journalism! Your graduate school experience is excellent; you learn an extensive amount about reporting, media, and print forms. Your professors are also journalists who prepare you with real industry experience. Boston as a city is a great location for news, culture, and future jobs."
Ann Cashell
  • Reviewed: 9/7/2014
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I feel that the School of Public Health has a wealth of competitive and intelligent students. There is a notable diversity amongst the student population with a high percentage of international students. The professors are very personable and willing to help. The class sizes aren't too big, so the professors get to know students one on one, and are able to help them both with classwork and career advice. The main issue with Boston University is that tuition is extremely high and the cost of living in the city is also unaffordable for students. Many students have to get part time jobs, meaning that study time is cut. If there were more opportunities for grants and awards for graduate students, especially in the public health field, I feel that many of the students in my program would be able to finish their education without a plethora of loans and economic instability."
Megan Gough
  • Reviewed: 9/5/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Cons - New program, still working out the kinks; Tough full-time course load while simultaneously working on one's thesis; fighting to gain respect and supplies from the School of Medicine Pros - Medical area; Networks with Medical Examiner's Office; Professors have various academic strengths/areas"
Amanda Reed
  • Reviewed: 8/26/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"Cost of living is a bit high, but it's Boston. You are paying to live in really amazing city. The program is great, I'm learning so much and meeting a lot of great people who I will be working with some day!"
Marina Margolin
  • Reviewed: 8/26/2014
  • Degree: Communications (Speech Pathology)
"This is a very expensive program, but for the field it is well worth the investment because students are exposed to cutting edge technology and techniques. Emphasis is on clinical practice which will give students extra preparation for their careers."
Alexandra Malesz
  • Reviewed: 8/21/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"An expensive program especially in the city of Boston, but prepares you fully for a career in medicine!"
Megan Gough
  • Reviewed: 8/17/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Pros - High quality name of University to support value of degree sought. Professors from various backgrounds/academic fields. Cons - Very expensive tuition and living expenses for area. Degree is not worth the cost to receive it."
Christina Leriche
  • Reviewed: 8/8/2014
  • Degree: Forensic Science
"I feel that my graduate program offers students opportunities that they would not necessarily have at other institutions. The medical school provides students with access to material that other forensic programs do not have. From the very beginning, students are able to take classes that provide them with hands on experience in the field. Overall, my experience has been wonderful and I look forward to the rest of my time in this program."
Paige Coles
  • Reviewed: 8/7/2014
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"This program will be great preparation for an MD program. The program is very expensive, but hopefully the preparation it provides will be worth it."