Boston
University, founded in 1839,
the fourth largest independent
university in the United
States, is a hub of academic
and scientific activity.
With more than 3,800 faculty
members and more than 31,000
students, it is one of the
nation's leading research-based
universities.
Boston
University is regionally
accredited by NEASC, the
New England Association
of Schools and Colleges
(209 Burlington Road, Bedford,
Massachusetts 01730-1433;
781-271-0022). The Physical
Therapy program is accredited
by The Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE).
Boston
University (BU) is a private
research university located
in Boston, Massachusetts,
United States. Although
chartered by the Massachusetts
Legislature in 1869, Boston
University traces its roots
to the establishment of
the Newbury Biblical Institute
in Newbury, Vermont in 1839.
The University organized
formal Centennial observances
both in 1939 and 1969.
With
nearly 4,000 faculty members
and more than 30,000 students,
Boston University is the
fourth-largest private university
in the country and the city's
fourth-largest employer.[4]
The University offers bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral degrees
through 18 schools and colleges
and operates two urban campuses.
The main campus is situated
along the Charles River
in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore
neighborhood, while the
Boston University Medical
Campus is in Boston's South
End neighborhood.
Colleges
and schools at Boston University
include:
