PhD Education at BU

Research Driven. Student Centered. Inclusive Training.

Boston University’s PhD programs offer an academic environment designed to spark intellectual discovery and spur action. Our PhD programs guarantee all PhD students in good standing five years of stipend support, 100% tuition scholarship, and a health insurance credit. This approach reflects BU’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of researchers across the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering. 

As a PhD student at BU, you’re not only learning, but doing. Whether you’re working in a lab, serving as a teaching fellow, writing a paper for publication, or completing an internship, you’re simultaneously preparing for your future professional life while also working side-by-side with those who are already well along in their careers. BU is also one of the world’s foremost research universities with extensive, world-class facilities.   

Learn more about our PhD program offerings, and hone your intellectual curiosity at BU.