M.A. Courses at Boston University

Deadline for first-year Indian students to apply to Boston University BU merit-based scholarships is Dec 1, 2026. For PG programs, scholarship deadlines can vary by school or college. For graduate program-specific deadlines, check bu.edu.

Boston Uni allows a maximum of 68 external credits for to be transferred by UG transfer students. The limit for entering first year students is up to 60 credits and up to 80 credits for the Metropolitan College UG students. 

BU Boston requires students to complete a minimum of 60 units at the univers

No, Indian students are not eligible for need-based aid at Boston University. Need-based financial support is only available to US citizens and eligible non-citizens. However, Indian students are eligible for BU merit-based scholarships. 

Check the Boston University scholarships page to know more.

Yes, Indian students can pay the Boston University tuition fees in monthly installments. However, they will need to open a US bank account to pay the same. Here is how the Boston University payment plan works:

• A initial down payment is paid at the start to complete enrollment
• Remaining month's payment

Boston University generally does not require Indian students to clear an interview round to get admission here, except for some programs.

For entry to UG programs, Boston University BU accepts an optional video submission via platforms like InitialView or Vericant. For certain graduate programs, BU c