🎓 Boston, Massachusetts

There are many different types of universities and colleges within a few hours of Boston, so it’s a good idea to expand your search throughout Massachusetts and the New England region. If you’re focused specifically on the city, you will still find about 24 different institutions, including large universities, colleges, special-focus and faith-based institutions, and technical schools on this list:

Massachusetts is also well-known for its Liberal Arts Colleges. These are the foundation of the American higher education system, offering a broad-based undergraduate education, often across a wide range of subject areas. The idea is to teach students to be critical thinkers, to write and speak clearly, to analyse facts, and to debate effectively – skills that are considered very important in many fields of work. Among these institutions, there are several women’s colleges and some with a religious focus, and most are smaller in size, offering students more personalized attention and opportunities to interact with professors.

Do you know… Boston is a historical city with a busy financial district, many colleges and universities, a diverse population from all over the world, a thriving cultural scene, and the famous Boston Harbor area. The city is very walkable, with the historical Freedom Trail that you can follow by looking at the markings on the ground. In Boston Harbor there are old ships and informational signs that describe some of the history, including the Boston Tea Party. In the middle of the city is a huge park, Boston Common, where you can relax, study, or take a walk. If you’re a sports fan, there is baseball, hockey, basketball, soccer, football, rowing, running, and so much more!