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Originally a Methodist seminary founded in 1839, Boston University is one of 61 research universities with membership to the Association of American Universities. Located in Boston, Massachusetts it is one of the largest independent, nonprofit universities in the United States of America. Its most renowned alumnus is Martin Luther King Jr. 

Boston University offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates, and medical, dental, and law degrees through its 18 schools and colleges: College of Arts & Sciences, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, College of Communication, College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, College of General Studies, College of Health &Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Metropolitan College, Questrom School of Business, Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine, School of Education, Frederick S Pardee School of Global Studies, School of Hospitality Administration, School of Law, School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Social Work, School of Theology, Division of Military Education, Arvind and the Honors College. The most popular majors at Boston University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Engineering.