Boston University (BU) is an American university located in Boston. With approximately 4,000 faculty and over 33,000 students, Boston University is the fourth largest private university in the United States, as well as the fourth largest employer in the city of Boston.

The university is one of the most famous and prestigious in the country, attracting students from all over the world. BU's faculty and alumni include 8 Nobel laureates, including Martin Luther King.