Boston University is located in the heart of Boston and, in recognition of its excellence in undergraduate education and research, is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. More than 300 programs of study are offered, and students study with award-winning faculty including Fulbright scholars, a MacArthur fellow, or Guggenheim fellows. Students enjoy smaller, tight-knit campus communities with the resources of a large University thanks to a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 27. Undergraduates also benefit from extensive global research and internship opportunities, and a network of more than 300,000 alumni in 180+ countries. Graduates go on to find lasting success, with 96% finding employment or placement in graduate programs, fellowships, or the military within six months of completing their degree.