Schools

Below please find information on the various colleges and universities that reside in our area.



Northeastern University, located in the Fenway/Symphony area, is a private university offering a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs. In 1909, Northeastern introduced cooperative education into its educational system, making work experience a mandatory part of the curriculum. While engaged in the co-op program students alternate periods of education with periods in the workplace. Co-op jobs are full-time, focused towards students’ goals and interests, and usually paid. The success of the co-op program has distinguished Northeastern University from other institutions of higher education and is the university's signature program.
It consists of 41 academic and administrative buildings, housing six full-time undergraduate colleges, numerous graduate programs, a School of Law and many continuing education courses. There are approximately 25,000 students, 14,000 of which are participating in the full-time undergraduate program. Students at Northeastern have access to more than 140 clubs and organizations and an extensive network of advisement and counseling services. Northeastern’s athletic program competes in Division I and maintains varsity teams in nine men's and 10 women's sports.

The Northeastern campus covers 67 acres in the center of one of Boston’s most culturally diverse areas (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info). Most students choose to live in close proximity to the school, making the Fenway/Symphony, Longwood, Mission Hill, and South End neighborhoods most popular for off-campus housing.

For more information on Northeastern University, please visit: www.northeastern.edu.



New England Conservatory attracts musicians of all ages from places around the world. NEC hosts a more than qualified faculty who focus on bringing out individual talents in their students, while maintaining the highest standards of performance, teaching, and education. The Conservatory believes that music plays an important role in public life and works to increase and protect that role’s importance. In addition, they strive to gain recognition for educational contributions to the musical society and the public. NEC educates students in a variety of influences, including classical, jazz and world music traditions. The renowned faculty trains students to master their art in a supportive environment and stress excellence, creativity and risk taking.

NEC is located on Huntington Avenue in the Fenway/Symphony are (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info) NEC offers college, pre-college and continuing education programs. There are a variety of student activities and services, ranging from career services to discounted fitness memberships.

For more information on New England Conservatory of Music, please visit: www.newenglandconservatory.edu.



Since 1945, Berklee College of Music has become the world's largest independent music college and the most esteemed institution for the study of contemporary music. Students are offered one of the most thorough and intense music educational programs available. The faculty looks to prepare students for real-life experiences, moving beyond theoretical discussion, to exhibit real-world application. While utilizing Berklee's extensive facilities, students develop musical expertise and learn to make the informed business decisions necessary to succeed in today’s music industry.

Berklee College of Music is located on the border of the Fenway/Symphony area and Boston’s Back Bay (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info). Of all U.S. colleges and universities, Berklee educates the largest percentage of international undergraduate students – 40% - representing more than 70 countries. Students can complete courses of study toward a fully accredited four-year baccalaureate degree or diploma. The school offers majors such as Performance, Composition, Music Production and Engineering, Film Scoring, Music Business/Management, Music Synthesis, and Music Education. A new music therapy major was started in 1996.

For more information on Berklee College of Music, please visit www.berklee.edu.



The Boston Conservatory is a private college offering undergraduate programs in music performance, education and composition, dance and musical theater. Graduate and diploma programs are offered in music performance, opera, musical theater, and music education. Established in 1867, The Boston Conservatory is one of the oldest degree-granting conservatories in the United States. Public performances showcase the talent of faculty, students, alumni and visiting artists. The Boston Conservatory is located in the Fenway/Symphony area (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info).

For more information on The Boston Conservatory visit: www.bostonconservatory.edu.



The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded in 1823 and is the second oldest college of pharmacy in the United States. The MCP faculty provide a cutting-edge educational strategy resulting in creating a student body that is well prepared for success in contemporary health practice As a result of its long history and experience, MCP has developed a curriculum that follows both traditional and non-traditional methods. As its mission, MCP hopes to embody teaching excellence, active scholarly research, professional service and strong community partnerships. Professors make the students learning and development their number one priority. In order to ensure a strong well-balanced education, the curriculum integrates the study of the liberal arts and basic sciences with core professional studies. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy inspires its students to build a strong foundation of professionalism, leadership and caring, and, upon graduation, to bring the standards into the workplace.

MCP’s Boston campus is located in the Longwood Medical area (see Longwood Medical in neighborhood info). Undergraduate degree programs offered at the Boston campus include chemistry, dental hygiene, health psychology, premedical studies, pharmaceutical sciences and radiologic sciences. First professional degrees are offered in pharmacy and physician assistant studies. Graduate programs are offered in chemistry, drug discovery and development, drug regulatory affairs, pharmaceutics and pharmacology.

For more information on Massachusetts College of Pharmacy go to www.mcp.edu.



Wentworth Institute of Technology was founded in 1904, and stands today as an independent, co-educational, nationally-ranked institution. Courses of study include bachelor's degree programs in areas such as architecture, computer science, design, engineering, engineering technology and management of technology. Wentworth gives its students a hands-on approach by using a three-part educational model: class work, laboratory/studio work, and cooperative learning. This system gives students at WIT the experience they need to succeed in their lives after college.

Wentworth Institute of Technology, located on the border of the Longwood Medical Area, Mission Hill and Fenway/Symphony (see Longwood Medical Area, Mission Hill and Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info), offers education to 3,000 students (2,400 full-time) from 33 states and 71 countries. Nearly 20 percent of new students transfer from other colleges and universities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium, one of Boston's largest academic collaborations.

For more information on Wentworth Institute of Technology go to www.wit.edu.



Massachusetts College of Art was formed along with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Museum of Fine Arts in an effort to bring education of technology and the fine arts into New England. Mass Art is a public, free-standing college of art and design. The college’s baccalaureate and masters programs offer students the necessary tools to promote creativity in the world around them. Graduates pursue many careers, including fine arts, designers, architects and art educators. The school fulfills its goals to offer education to all people of Massachusetts through its continuing education classes, exhibitions, and cultural programs. The college hopes to be a leader in the art and design professions, and to influence the direction of the arts through the accomplishments of its graduates, faculty and staff.

Mass Art is located just west of the Museum of Fine Arts, on the border of the Longwood Medical Area, Mission Hill and Fenway/Symphony (see Longwood Medical Area, Mission Hill and Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info). There is a student body of approximately 2,000 students, with 1,400 of those being enrolled in degree and certificate programs. Degree programs are offered in nearly all aspects of the visual art industry, preparing students for professional careers in design, fine arts and performing arts. Graduate programs are offered in design, film/video, 2D and 3D Fine Arts, Photography and SIM.

For more information on Massachusetts College of Art, go to www.massart.edu.



The School of the Museum of Fine Arts aims to develop and train students to become artists who will shape the future in the fields of art and media. The School does not provide a freshman foundation program, nor does it offer a permanent set of majors, which is unique among art schools in North America. Without these restrictions, students, guided by the advice of their advisors, can choose a course of study that best fits their own personal needs and interests. The Museum School’s educators focus on creative investigation, risk-taking, and exploration, as they guide students in their search for an individual vision. Areas of study include object-making, performance, collaboration, electronic imaging, or computer networking. In lieu of a grading system, the School offers a review board of students and faculty at the end of each semester. Each student is given a block of credits based on the review, and a record of all written evaluations is offered to the student for further review.

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts is located on the border of the Longwood Medical Area, Mission Hill and Fenway/Symphony (see Longwood Medical Area, Mission Hill and Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info). This school offers pre-college, diploma, fifth-year and post baccalaureate programs to undergraduate and graduate degree programs in affiliation with Tufts University. The SMFA’s diverse student population consists of 638 full-time day students and 486 students participating in evening and weekend programs. Nearly 50 states and more than 40 foreign countries are represented in the student body. The student to faculty ration is 10:1, giving the students the close attention they need to develop successfully.

For more information on The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, go to www.smfa.edu.



Simmons College was founded in 1899 and stands today as a nationally distinguished, small women’s university in the Fenway/Symphony area (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info). Simmons education strategy offers liberal arts studies integrated with career preparation. The college does offer coed graduate programs offered in health studies, education, communications management, social work, library and information science, and liberal arts — plus has an MBA program designed specifically for women. Simmons uses collaboration and close personal attention to help its students attain personal and professional growth.

Simmons College’s undergraduate program consists of 1,300 women students. The graduate program consists of 2,500 women and men students. Students come from 40 states and 39 different countries. There are 188 full-time professors, 72% of whom are women.

For more information on Simmons College, go to www.simmons.edu.



Emmanuel is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences college located in the Fenway/Symphony area (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info). Each student, through a solid course of study gains the skills needed to succeed in today’s marketplace, as well as the social conscience needed to make a profound difference in the world around them. The school was founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Since converting to a coeducational program, Emmanuel has welcomed the largest incoming class in its history in September of 2003. Emmanuel offers degree programs in the liberal arts, as well an extensive variety of minor programs.

The college's 17-acre campus is located amongst the city's medical, academic, scientific and cultural communities. Landmarks such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Symphony Hall and renowned medical institutions are within walking distance, giving students access to the ultimate extended classroom, including many opportunities to become active members of the community and to participate in internships with the city's most prestigious, cutting-edge employers. Emmanuel is setting plans to form a partnership with Merck & Co. Inc., which is building Merck Research Laboratories-Boston on the Emmanuel campus. This partnership will provide great opportunities for students and faculty in 2004 and beyond.
Undergraduate and graduate enrollment consists of 1,800 students with 1,000 of these being full-time undergrads. Students come from 33 states and 32 countries. Emmanuel’s student athletes compete on 8 different teams in NCAA sponsored games. There is an extensive list of student clubs and organizations, including academics, sports and religion.

For more information on Emmanuel College, go to www.emmanuel.edu.



Boston University Medical School is located near the Boston Medical Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts. BU Medical offers studies in medicine, dental medicine, public health, and an extensive list of graduate studies. The Symphony Properties neighborhoods are popular among the BU Med students due to their close proximity to the school (see South End and Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info).

For more information on Boston University Medical School, go to www.bumc.bu.edu.

Harvard Medical School is among the world’s most prestigious medical schools. The school has over 9,000 faculty members and 17 affiliated facilities. HMS places its goals in building a community of the world’s best medical staff and researchers who will lead the world to help alleviate human suffering caused by disease. Each medical student comes in contact with patient cases early in their studies through Harvard’s New Pathway curriculum.

The Medical School’s student body is composed of 650 men and women in the MD program; 477 students in the PhD program; and 132 in the joint MD-PhD programs, part of which is sponsored in collaboration with MIT. Popular neighborhoods for students to live include the Fenway/Symphony, Mission Hill, and Longwood areas. (see Fenway/Symphony, Mission Hill, and Longwood Medical in neighborhood info).

For more information on Harvard Medical School, go to www.hms.harvard.edu.

For almost a century, Forsyth Institute has attracted both national and international students. The students are engaged in a cross-disciplinary approach that encourages creativity and collaboration. Forsyth students are known for their extensive research and methodology, which helps shape the future of science. Using the oral and craniofacial complex as the basis for observation, students at Forsyth explore the intricate inner workings of the human body, and use science to unlock the secrets to overall health and well-being. Forsyth Institute is located in the Fenway/Symphony area (see Fenway/Symphony in neighborhood info).

For more information on Forsyth Institute, go to www.forsyth.org.

Emerson College is the only college in America offering a complete concentration in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in downtown Boston, near the Theatre District and in close proximity to major media outlets. It also has facilities in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. The College was founded in 1880. Since then, it has become a multi-faceted college with international recognition. Its current fields of specialization are communication, marketing, communication sciences and disorders, journalism, the performing arts, the visual and media arts, and writing literature and publishing. The closest Symphony Properties neighborhoods are South End and Back Bay (see South End and Back Bay in neighborhood info). Due to the schools central location, public transportation can be found from all areas, Fenway/Symphony being especially popular.

The College enrolls some 2,700 full-time undergraduates and 650 full-time graduate students in its School of the Arts and School of Communication. This diverse group of men and women come from 48 states and 36 countries. Several hundred more part-time and non-degree students take courses in the Division of Continuing Education.

For more information on Emerson college, go to www.emerson.edu.

Suffolk University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 70 areas of study. Suffolk University consists of a School of Law, School of Management, College of Arts and Sciences, and a School of Art & Design. Suffolk distinguishes itself by utilizing the intellectual educational strategy of its faculty to provide students with both a demanding schedule and a supportive jumpstart into their fields of study.

Suffolk is located on Beacon Hill. The closest Symphony Properties neighborhood is Back Bay (see Back Bay in neighborhood info), but due to the schools central location, public transportation can be found from all areas. The total number of students enrolled is 7,450, with 3,824 being enrolled in undergraduate programs. There are 787 students coming from 101 countries. Faculty consists of 312 full-time professors and 480 adjunct professors.

For more information on Suffolk University, please visit: www.suffolk.edu.