Bunker Hill Community College

Welcome to Boston’s best Community College!

Bunker Hill Community College is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at three satellite locations in the Greater Boston area. The College offers over 100 certificate and associate degree programs in high-demand fields, such as Business, Information Technology, Science, Engineering, and Health professions. Bunker Hill Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America, with diverse neighborhoods offering exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, museums, galleries, and an extensive network of parks and outdoor recreational areas. Eighty-plus colleges and a quarter of a million college students in the area make Boston one of the country’s “youngest major metropolises,” according to Boston magazine. Suburbs outside of Boston offer affordable housing options with easy access to public transportation.

Over 100 academic programs to choose from

Bunker Hill Community College offers numerous programs of study that lead to Associate in Arts (A.A.) degrees, Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees and certificates. All programs of study include courses from three required areas: general education requirements, career and/or liberal arts electives, and program requirements. View the full list of programs. Students in select programs can deepen their classroom experience by pursuing internships.

Our classes are small and personalized, and we make every effort to support students’ academic success. The College provides students with tutoring, a writing center, a language lab, a modern library, and computer labs at no additional cost. For students excelling academically, we offer several competitive scholarships as well as an Honors Program. 

International Students Admissions

Bunker Hill Community College welcomes hundreds of international students from more than 100 countries to our campuses. If you want to study at a college that offers excellent programs, outstanding faculty, individualized attention, and opportunities to make life-long friends in a great city, consider BHCC.

Applications are free and entirely online. Applicants should prepare their supporting documentation to attach to the applications: Proof of high school completion and English proficiency and documents showing that the applicant has funding to support a student during the first year of study. View our guide to admissions for information about application deadlines, updated admission requirements, and a link to the application.

Discover a World of Opportunity at Bunker Hill Community College

After completing a degree at Bunker Hill Community College, you may transfer to one of the institutions with which we have signed articulation agreements to make the transfer process as easy as possible. Our experienced Transfer Counselors will be working on your side.

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