Boston University, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston, including the Charles River Campus, Fenway Campus, and the Medical Campus. Chartered in 1869, the University today enrolls more than 33,000 students, including 14,150 graduate and professional students, and employs nearly 10,000 faculty and staff across 17 schools and colleges.