Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839, BU is the third-oldest university in Boston and the 27th-oldest private university in the United States. BU is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and nearly 34,000 students, making it one of Boston's largest employers. BU offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three urban campuses.
Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences, the largest academic division at the university in Boston, MA, provides a comprehensive liberal arts education across the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Offering over 70 majors and extensive minors, the college is dedicated to cultivating critical thinking, effective communication, and a lifelong passion for learning. It is home to distinguished faculty, including leading scholars and Nobel Laureates, who engage students in rigorous study and pioneering research. With a strong emphasis on discovery and the application of knowledge, CAS prepares students with essential skills for a dynamic world, fostering a vibrant intellectual community focused on academic excellence and interdisciplinary exploration.
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