Academic Ranking of World Universities

Boston University
English Name: Boston University
Region: Northern America
Country/Region: USA
Found Year: 1869
Address: One Silber Way
Website: http://www.bu.edu

Boston University is a private urban research university, established in 1869, offering a breadth of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its 17 Schools and Colleges and more than 250 fields of study. For more information about the diverse array of educational and research opportunities available at Boston University, please visit our website at http://www.bu.edu/.

Total Enrollment:26520
           International Students:3766(14%)
Undergraduate Enrollment:16004
           International Students:1379(9%)
Graduate Enrollment:10516
           International Students:2387(23%)

Undergraduate Programs
           Acting
           American Studies
           Ancient Greek
           Ancient Greek & Latin
           Anthropology
           Anthropology & Religion
           Archaeology
           Architectural Studies
           Art Education
           Astronomy
           Astronomy & Physics
           Athletic Training
           Athletic Training/Physical Therapy
           Bilingual Education
           Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
           Biology
           Biology with Specialization in Behavioral Biology
           Biology with Specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics
           Biology with Specialization in Ecology & Conservation Biology
           Biology with Specialization in Neurobiology
           Biology with Specialization in Quantitative Biology
           Biomedical Engineering
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Accounting
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Entrepreneurship
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Finance
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: General Management
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: International Management
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Law
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Management Information Systems
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Marketing
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Operations and Technology Management
           Business Administration & Management–Concentration: Organizational Behavior
           Chemistry
           Chemistry: Biochemistry
           Chemistry: Concentration in Teaching
           Chinese Language & Literature
           Classical Civilization
           Classics & Philosophy
           Classics & Religion
           Communication with Specialization in Advertising
           Communication with Specialization in Mass Communications
           Communication with Specialization in Public Relations
           Comparative Literature
           Computer Engineering
           Computer Science
           Costume Design
           Deaf Studies
           Early Childhood Education
           Earth Sciences
           East Asian Studies
           Economics
           Economics & Mathematics
           Electrical Engineering
           Elementary Education
           English
           English Education
           Environmental Analysis & Policy
           Environmental Earth Sciences
           Environmental Science
           Film & Television with Specialization in Film
           Film & Television with Specialization in Television
           French Language & Literature
           Geography with Specialization in Human Geography
           Geography with Specialization in Physical Geography
           Geophysics and Planetary Sciences
           German Language & Literature
           Graphic Design
           Health Science
           Hispanic Language & Literature
           History
           History of Art and Architecture
           Hospitality Administration
           Human Physiology
           International Relations
           Italian Studies
           Japanese Language & Literature
           Journalism with Specialization in Broadcast Journalism
           Journalism with Specialization in Magazine Journalism
           Journalism with Specialization in News Editorial Print
           Journalism with Specialization in Photojournalism
           Latin
           Latin American Studies
           Lighting Design
           Linguistics
           Linguistics & Philosophy
           Marine Science
           Mathematics
           Mathematics & Computer Science
           Mathematics & Math Education
           Mathematics & Philosophy
           Mathematics Education
           Mechanical Engineering
           Mechanical Engineering
           Mechanical Engineering
           Modern Foreign Languages Education
           Music
           Music
           Music Education
           Music Theory & Composition
           Musicology
           Neuroscience
           Nutritional Sciences
           Occupational Therapy
           Painting
           Philosophy
           Philosophy & Physics
           Philosophy & Political Science
           Philosophy & Psychology
           Philosophy & Religion
           Physical Therapy
           Physics
           Planetary & Space Sciences
           Political Science
           Pre-dentistry
           Pre-law
           Pre-medicine
           Pre-veterinary Medicine
           Psychology
           Religion
           Russian & Eastern European Studies
           Russian Language & Literature
           Scenery Design
           Science Education
           Sculpture
           Social Studies Education
           Sociology
           Sound Design
           Special Education
           Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
           Stage Management
           Theatre Arts
           Theatre Production
           Theatre Production
Graduate Programs
           Advertising (MS)
           African American Studies (MA)
           American & New England Studies (PhD)
           Anthropology (MA, PhD)
           Applied Anatomy & Physiology (MS, PhD)
           Applied Linguistics (MA, PhD)
           Archaeology (MA, PhD)
           Art Education (BFA, MA)
           Astronomy (MA, PhD)
           Athletic Training (BS, BS/DPT)
           Bioinformatics (MS, PhD)
           Biology (MA, PhD)
           Biomedical Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
           Biostatistics (MA, PhD)
           Broadcast Journalism (MS)
           Business and Economics Journalism (MS)
           Cellular Biophysics (PhD)
           Chemistry (MA, BA/MA, PhD)
           Classical Studies (MA, PhD)
           Cognitive & Neural Systems (BA/MA, MA, PhD)
           Composition (MusM, MusAD)
           Computer Engineering (MS)
           Computer Science (MA, PhD)
           Conducting (AD, MusM, MusAD)
           Database Management & Business Intelligence (On Campus & Online)
           Design, Production & Management (MFA)
           Directing (MFA)
           Earth Sciences (MA, PhD)
           Economic Development & Tourism Mangement
           Economics (MA, MA/MBA, MA/PhD)
           Editorial Studies (MA, PhD)
           Electrical & Computer Engineering (PhD)
           Electrical Engineering (MEng, MS)
           Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
           Energy & Environmental Studies (MA)
           English (MA, MFA, PhD)
           Film (MFA)
           Financial Economics
           Five-Year Dual Degree Program in Applied Music & Music Education (MusB/MusM)
           Geography & Environment (MA, BA/MA, PhD)
           Global Manufacturing (MS)
           Graphic Design (BFA, MFA)
           Health Informatics (On Campus)
           Historical Performance (AD, MusM, MusAD)
           History (MA, PhD)
           History of Art and Architecture (MA, PhD)
           Human Physiology (BS, MMEDIC)
           Information Technology Project Management (On Campus & Online)
           Innovation & Technology
           International Relations (MA)
           Journalism (MS)
           Manufacturing Engineering (MEng, MS)
           Mass Communication (MS)
           Mass Communication and Law (JD/MS)
           Master of City Planning
           Master of Criminal Justice
           Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy
           Master of Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
           Master of Science in Actuarial Science
           Master of Science in Administrative Studies
           Master of Science in Advertising
           Master of Science in Arts Administration
           Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services Management (Online)
           Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management (Online)
           Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (On Campus, Online & Blended)
           Master of Science in Computer Science: Security
           Master of Science in Health Communication (Online)
           Master of Science in Insurance Management (Online)
           Master of Science in International Marketing Management (Online)
           Master of Science in Leadership
           Master of Science in Project Management (Online)
           Master of Science in Telecommunication: Security
           Master of Science in Urban Affairs
           Materials Science & Engineering (MS, PhD)
           Mathematics & Statistics (MA, PhD)
           Mechanical Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
           Media Ventures (MS, MBA/MS)
           Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry (MA, PhD)
           Multinational Commerce
           Museum Education (MA)
           Music (MA, PhD)
           Music Education (MusB, MusM, MusAD)
           Music Theory (MusM)
           Musiciology (MusB, MusM)
           Neuroscience (MA, PhD)
           Nutrition/Dietetics (MS, DPD)
           Occupational Therapy (BS/MSOT, MS, OTD)
           Painting (BFA, MFA)
           Performance (PD, AD, MusB, MusM, MusAD)
           Philosophy (MA, JD/MA, PhD)
           Photojournalism
           Photonics (MS)
           Physical Therapy (BS/DPT, DPT, tDPT)
           Physics (MA, BA/MA, PhD)
           Political Science (MA, PhD)
           Preservation Studies (MA, MA/JD)
           Psychology (MA, PhD)
           Public Relations (MS)
           Rehabilitation Sciences (ScD)
           Religious & Theological Studies (MA, PhD)
           Romance Studies (MA, PhD)
           Science Journalism (MS)
           Screenwriting
           Sculpture (BFA, MFA)
           Security (On Campus & Online)
           Sociology & Social Work (PhD)
           Sociology (MA, PhD)
           Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (BS, BS/MS, MS-SLP, PhD)
           Studio Teaching (MA)
           Systems Engineering (MEng, MS, PhD)
           Television (MS)
           Theatre Education (MFA)
Dual Degree Programs
           Bachelor of Science/Master’s Degree Program (BS/MS)
           Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Medicine (MD/PhD)
           MS in Manufacturing Engineering and MBA in Management Dual Degree Program (MS/MBA)

Performance in Academic Ranking of World Universities
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Institutional
Ranking
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Performance in Academic Ranking of World Universities by Broad Subject Fields
Broad Subject Fields 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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Performance in Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject Fields
Subject Fields 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Physics78-10476-10076-10051-7551-7551-7576-100
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Computer Science52-7576-10076-10051-755076-100101-150
Economics/Business34324035354145
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