Boston University International Programs is the study abroad division of Boston University. With language, liberal arts, fine arts, science, business, engineering and internship programs in 30 cities in 20 countries on six continents, we offer an unmatched variety of study abroad opportunities for students from all majors and interests. Our job is to help students realize their dream to study and work abroad, and to do that we offer academic programs which successfully combine students’ intellectual development with practical experience in life and work.

Faculty and administration at Boston University are very serious about the important link between theory and practice. We work hard to create programs that respond to the needs of students, as they prepare themselves to make the transition from classroom to career in the new global community. In the past 25 years, more than 16,000 students from approximately 400 colleges and universities in the United States have participated in one or more of the many study abroad programs sponsored by Boston University around the globe. These are some of their reasons for choosing Boston University International Programs:

A sense of history
Boston University is one of the first universities in the United States to send students abroad, and the first university to offer the study abroad internship on several continents.

Wide variety of program options
Boston University offers a wide variety of programs around the world, reflecting the academic breadth and depth of the University, a leader in international education.

Unparalleled practical opportunities
Students participate in academically directed internships and fieldwork in host countries. Many programs offer cultural and intellectual excursions, as well as reimbursement for activities which the student pursues.

Improve foreign language skills
Students in Boston University language programs learn foreign languages based on their skill level in countries all over the globe.

Easy credit transfer
Upon completion of the program, students receive an official transcript from Boston University, helping to make credit transfer easier.

Affordability
Competitive program prices and financial aid make study abroad more affordable than ever.

Academic and administrative support
Students benefit from 20 years of professional experience of Boston University’s resident faculty and staff overseas. Click here for a full staff listing of our Boston and program offices.