Education
Boston University Summer Term offers over 700 courses in more than 70 subject areas. BU Summer Term is an ideal opportunity for students to earn credits toward graduation, focus on challenging courses, develop professional expertise, or explore new topics for personal enrichment. BU Summer Term welcomes over 7,000 domestic and international students to campus each summer.
Research
With faculty dedicated to a creative, interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, BU has become a leading global research institution—propelled forward by over $486.8 million in grants and contract awards in FY2018. As one of 62 invited members of the Association of American Universities, BU is among North America’s most prestigious research universities.
Short Courses
- Short Course AstronomyBoston University
- Certificate Biochemistry 1Boston University
- Certificate Biochemistry IBoston University
- Certificate Biology 1Boston University
- Short Course CalculusBoston University
- Certificate Cell BiologyBoston University
- Certificate Developmental BiologyBoston University
- Short Course Differential EquationsBoston University
- Short Course Elementary StatisticsBoston University
- Short Course Financial ConceptsBoston University
- Short Course General ChemistryBoston University
- Certificate General Chemistry for the Engineering SciencesBoston University
- Short Course General PhysicsBoston University
- Short Course Introduction to NeuroscienceBoston University
- Short Course Linear AlgebraBoston University
- Short Course Multivariate CalculusBoston University
- Certificate Organic Chemistry 1Boston University
- Short Course Principles of BiochemistryBoston University
- Short Course StatisticsBoston University
- Certificate The Behavioral Biology of WomenBoston University
- Certificate The Solar SystemBoston University
- Short Course Abnormal PsychologyBoston University
- Certificate Economics of SportsBoston University
- Certificate Economics of the Labor MarketBoston University
- Certificate Empirical Economics 2Boston University
- Certificate Environmental EconomicsBoston University
- Short Course General PsychologyBoston University
- Certificate Intermediate Microeconomic AnalysisBoston University
- Short Course International Political EconomyBoston University
- Certificate Introduction to Greek and Roman ArchaeologyBoston University
- Short Course Introduction to International RelationsBoston University
- Short Course Introduction to NeuroscienceBoston University
- Short Course Introductory Microeconomic AnalysisBoston University
- Short Course Negotiations and Organizational Conflict ResolutionBoston University
- Short Course Corporate Financial ManagementBoston University
- Short Course Financial ConceptsBoston University
- Certificate International TradeBoston University
- Short Course Introduction to AdvertisingBoston University
- Short Course Introduction to International RelationsBoston University
- Short Course Introductory Microeconomic AnalysisBoston University
- Short Course Principles of MarketingBoston University
- Short Course Project ManagementBoston University
- Certificate Eating and Drinking in the Ancient WorldBoston University
- Certificate Introduction to Creative WritingBoston University
- Certificate Modern Greek Culture and FilmBoston University
- Certificate Reading and Writing Literary NonfictionBoston University
- Certificate Seminar in LiteratureBoston University
- Certificate Shakespeare IIBoston University
- Short Course Storytelling for Film and TelevisionBoston University
- Short Course Graphic DesignBoston University
- Certificate Introduction to Film and Media AestheticsBoston University
- Certificate Modern Greek Culture and FilmBoston University
- Short Course Storytelling for Film and TelevisionBoston University
- Short Course Understanding FilmBoston University
- Certificate Environmental Change and SustainabilityBoston University
- Certificate Environmental EconomicsBoston University
- Certificate Introduction to OceanographyBoston University
- Certificate Law for SustainabilityBoston University
- Short Course Abnormal PsychologyBoston University
- Certificate Human Infectious DiseasesBoston University
- Short Course Human Nutrition ScienceBoston University
- Certificate Eating and Drinking in the Ancient WorldBoston University
- Short Course Human Nutrition ScienceBoston University
- Certificate Economics of SportsBoston University
- Short Course Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryBoston University
- Certificate Law for SustainabilityBoston University
- Short Course Special Topics in Criminal JusticeBoston University
- Certificate Animal BehaviorBoston University
- Short Course Programming with JavaBoston University
- Short Course Understanding FilmBoston University
Student services
BU Summer Term staff assist visiting international students throughout the application process, helping to make their enrollment and transition to summer study as smooth as possible.
Housing services
BU Summer Term students have the option to live on campus, which provides a unique opportunity for camaraderie and community as students dine, study, and enjoy their time together. There is ample on-campus housing available in the summer. Instructions on how to apply for on-campus housing is provided to students once they’ve been registered.
Library services
Summer Term students have access to the University’s 21 libraries and over 100 academic centers and institutes. These resources include over 3 million print and electronic titles, over 200,000 print and electronic serials, and over 100,000 physical and electronic media titles. The BU Libraries provide research tools and services that include more than 700 databases, library tutorials, library instruction from research basics to graduate-level classes, reference services in all our major libraries, and via chat, access to digital resources, specialist consultations, and librarian-created guides with curated resources.
ICT services
Students have access to a variety of computing and network resources for communication, coursework, instruction, and research. The University provides secure wireless network access, and all Summer Term students have access to the personal computing lab, located on the first floor of Mugar Memorial Library. Many schools and colleges at the University also have computer labs available to students enrolled in their courses.
Medical services
The University’s extensive health and wellness services are staffed by highly qualified healthcare professionals. Behavioral medicine staff, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, licensed mental health clinicians, and licensed clinical social workers are available to address any psychological and adjustment issues that arise. BU’s world-class fitness and recreation facility, FitRec, offers a wide range of summer recreation courses, including outdoor activities such as sailing and rowing, wellness classes such as yoga and fitness, and much more.
Student clubs
The Summer Term office facilitates opportunities for visiting international students to meet and socialize with one another. Organized activities and casual outings provide students the chance to enjoy all that Boston has to offer, while making new friends from around the world.
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. The individual schools and colleges of the University carry additional accreditation in their respective fields. The University is a member of the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only group of 62 of North America’s most prestigious research universities.