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Reasons
to choose BU
Wouldn't life be boring if everyone was the same? At BU, we celebrate the things that make us different because they help us to approach challenges from an alternative viewpoint. Here are just some of the many reasons a BU education will be like no other – because great minds never, ever think alike.
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1: We're a global university, home to a world of opportunity
We're proud to be based in Dorset, and our influence extends around the world. Times Higher Education (2020) ranks us as one of the world's top 100 young universities and one of the top 15 UK universities for employability, thanks in part to our commitment to providing superb work placement opportunities for all our students. Through initiatives like our Global Talent Programme, we make sure you have the chance to develop into the kind of internationally-aware professional that the world is in need of. You can also undertake an international exchange, spending a semester studying abroad, or find long and short work placements in other countries. To find out more about the ways we prepare you for the global workplace, see page 40.
2: Our research makes a real difference
We pride ourselves on research that makes a real difference to the world around us. We believe that research, education and professional practice belong together, with each shaping and informing the other. We don't believe in barriers to research, which is why we encourage inter-disciplinary work wherever possible. As an undergraduate student, you can also get involved with the work we are doing, through our Undergraduate Research Assistant programme. You'll find yourself working alongside academic staff on live research projects, getting involved with work that has the potential to change lives.
3: We're ethically and environmentally responsible
Ethical business practices and environmental sustainability are embedded in our courses,
