Boston University Reviews

"I think the curriculum is very well thought out, for the Economic Development and Tourism Management program within the Administrative Studies Department. I would only add an internship or work requirement, just because some students don't know what to do after they graduate, and seem to not have any professional experience."

"I really love the spirit of Boston University. Not only were the students inspired and eager to learn, but the professors encouraged professionalism and intelligence. My program was small but we were not competitive. We respected that our program was unique and were excited to share with one another. I really loved my learning experience at Boston University, and I sincerely pray that my future programs will be equally as engaging, challenging and enjoyable."

"Boston University is a great school for Biomedical Engineering. There are a lot of research opportunities on campus and provided you with the essential tools necessary to do well in industry or academia. However that being said it is definitely not the easiest school it challenges (at least the BME program definitely did)."

"Although expenses are high, I think the experience you get at BU has made it worth for me to attend. I highly encourage students going anywhere they truly see themselves being a student and if BU is that for you, I think you'll leave feeling satisfied and accomplished that you chose BU. The experience has always been more than what you get in the classroom, but more so from the people you meet and the things you do outside your classes."

"Pros: Great school, incredible professors, great network, very close to great areas of Boston. Cons: Career Office is lacking, can be very competitive, very expensive to live near school, on campus housing is also very expensive"

"The M.Eng program in BME is a fantastic, novel program where students are able to explore all aspects of the creation of biomedical devices/solutions. The program covers the development of a product all the way identifying the the problem to coming up with a business plan (with the help of students from the graduate school of management). The professors have done a great job of providing students with the resources necessary to create prototypes of their products. And these products are not typically just ideas developed for the sake of completing the exercise but products that could have a high potential of going to market and actually being able to make an impact in the field of biotechnology"

"Located right in the city of Boston and has a lot of opportunities for employment and internships."

"The workload is intense, hardly providing any time for socializing. However, the skills taught by the graduate program are invaluable and will provide a boost to my career"

"Getting a MBA from Boston University will really propel your career forward and open so many new doors"

"Great place to get experiences in healthcare and policy, but the program itself lacks diversity in faculty and students."

"Above all, BU's School of Education has exposed me to a faculty and staff that are caring and accessible. I've been able to work directly with several mentors who have modeled what it means to connect theory to practice."

"It is very expensive to live in Boston. This graduate program is very time-consuming leaving little to no time to maintain a job, so it is necessary to rely on loans. Unfortunately, the profession of social work is not well-paid, so paying off student debt will be challenging. However, my personal experience in this program, with the professors, other students, and field work has surpassed any of my expectations in the greatest way possible. I feel that after I complete the program, I will, indeed, be well-prepared to be a licensed social worker. The main issue that has presented itself to both myself and my peers has been the lack of diversity amongst the students. As well, there were not nearly enough discussions regarding diversity/race/etc. at the beginning of the program; these conversations have not yet occurred until the second semester at the urging of the students. Overall, there are certainly areas needing improvement with my program, but I am very happy and grateful to be in it."

"Pros- Faculty Location Standard of Education Cons- Cost Commonwealth Ave"

"It's a challenging, yet rewarding program. It really teach you how to think about critical problems in the field of nutrition."

"I loved attending graduate school at Boston University and would recommend it highly."

"Great program and staff. Really impressive connection to field and materials. Only big drawback is the price."

"BU's Doctorate of Physical Therapy is very challenging, but I feel that the curriculum is taught in such a way that helps us develop into the best healthcare providers we can be. Current literature and practices are introduced and taught, and almost all of our professors are still practicing and thus constantly bring real-life situations to our attention."

"The faculty is a great resource, with many career and internship networking possibilities. The cons would include not a great deal of financial scholarship available directly through the school."

"The Public Health program at the Boston University School of Public Health has a very strong academic reputation, with very knowledgeable faculty who have been out in the field and can relate many of their field experiences to what is being learned in class. I studied international health, and every single one of my professors had a large breadth and depth of ongoing research overseas. This presented many opportunities to get involved in their research and gain practical experience applying the tools of public health program management, monitoring and evaluation. I felt very well prepared in that respect. The school is also situated at the edges of many diverse neighborhoods and on the Boston University medical and dental campus, where the Boston Medical Center is located. This also presented many opportunities to connect with medical professionals and researchers. I can't think of any cons as I had a great experience as a part-time student."

"The city itself is expensive, but BU's Communication Graduate Program is ranked #1 in the U.S.A"