The Boston University also called, as BU is a private teaching and non-profit research university with more than 35,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 1839, the university counts as one of the largest in Boston and the fourth largest in the United States. As per the Times Higher Education, Boston University’s graduates are the most employable in the US and in the world by placing the university at 5th and 6th spot respectively. BU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a group of 62 of North America’s most respectable research universities. BU is also a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education.
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, International Relations, Psychology, Communications, and Business are some of the popular majors offered by Boston University. With more than 500 concerts and performances and 50+ exhibitions annually, culture is a major feature at BU. The BU has more than 20 NCAA Division I university sports. Also, it has almost 500 student clubs, covering Ski Racing, shows, lectures to Juggling Association. The university is home to dozens of academic and arts training programs and a high-tech fitness center.
University at a glance
Total International Students | 9,742 |
Size of Campus in acres | 134 |
Faculty/Student Ratio | 1 : 10.0 |
Endowments Value | USD 1 billion |
No.of Campuses | 3 |
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 12.6 Lakh |
International Students Website | http://www.bu.edu/international/ |
Fees
Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
MBA(1 Course) | 24 Months | USD 56,854 |
BBA(1 Course) | 4 Years | USD 56,854 |
BSc(1 Course) | 3 Years | USD 56,854 |
BHM(1 Course) | 4 Years | USD 56,854 |
MS(6 Courses) | 12 – 24 Months | USD 56,854 |
BE/Btech(5 Courses) | 4 Years | USD 56,854 |
MIM(4 Courses) | 1.4 – 2 Years | USD 56,854 |
Other Courses(2 Courses) | 4 – 5 Years | USD 56,854 – 64,884 |
Entry Criteria
Courses | Exams |
MBA(1 Course) | GMAT : Accepted GRE : Accepted IELTS : Accepted |
BBA(1 Course) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
BSc(1 Course) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
BHM(1 Course) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
MS(6 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 6.5-7 TOEFL : 84-90 |
BE/Btech(5 Courses) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
MIM(4 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 6.5-7 TOEFL : 84-100 |
Other Courses(2 Courses) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 100 & Above |
Admission Requirements
Documents | SOP : Needed for few courses LOR : Needed for all courses Essays : Needed for few courses CV : Needed for few courses Additional documents : Required |
Application fees | USD 80 – 125 |
Type of deadline | Depends on course |
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- Boston University offers a guaranteed accommodation facility to all its freshmen students
- Traditional-style residences feature several different room types: single, double, triple, and quad. Bathrooms are either shared on a floor or located within a room or suite
- Apartment-style residences offer single- or multiple-occupancy bedroom apartments, all with bathrooms and kitchens
- It offers meal plans to the students residing at Boston- 14-Plus, 330, 250, and Kosher Plans
Link for on-campus housing: www.bu.edu/housing/

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