MBA Courses at Boston University

International students must have a cumulative GPA value of 3.0 or higher, excluding the ESL curriculum to get into BU.

Boston University MBA Admission Requirements

The minimum program-wise eligibility criteria that international applicants need to meet before applying to Boston University are given below:

Graduate Level Eligibility Requirements

Basic Education:

• Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution or its international equivalent

English Proficiency (either of):

• IELTS: Minimum 6.5 bands
• TOEFL:Marks - 90/120

Standardized Exams:

• GMAT for MBA applications

Note: To learn more about the specific entry requirements, it is recommended to visit the exact page of the intended course on the official website.

For more information visit: Study Guide to USA for International Students

 Boston University MBA Tuition Fees

BU's MBA application cost is USD 125 and is non-refundable. With your application, you can pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). MBA at Boston for Indian students is quite expensive. The table below highlights the total cost of pursuing MBA at BU:

1st-year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount
Tuition & fees	INR 53,02,890

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,85,866
Insurance	INR 2,68,893
Transportation	INR 93,094
Books & Supplies	INR 1,30,831
Loan Origination Fee	INR 16,956
Personal	INR 2,73,631
Total approximate fees	INR 20,69,271

*Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 83.12 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 4?? July 2023

Boston University MBA Acceptance Rate

According to Unofficial sources the acceptance rate of Boston University MBA is somewhere around 25-30%, which means it’s moderately selective. You need to provide all the required scores and a good academic record.

Boston University MBA Cost of Living

Boston offers on-campus accommodation facilities to all its students in the form of apartments, residential halls, and suites. More than 65% of undergraduates live within the on-campus housing facilities offered by the university. The options available for undergraduates are:

Traditional housing 

Greek housing

Apartments

Suites 

Facilities

Every room has a bed, chair, closet, desk, and dresser. The basic amenities offered comprise:

• Study rooms
• Wi-Fi Internet
• Laundry facilities
• Volleyball court
• Game rooms
• Lounges 

for more information you can visit: Cost of MS in USA for Indian Students

Boston University MBA Admission Dates

The admission dates for international applicants are mentioned below:

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	Mar 25, 2026

Boston University MBA Ranking 

Given below are the rankings for the best universities in the US for MBA degrees. This data has been sourced from Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2023 Boston University is ranked at #78. The university is well known for its MBA in the U.S. 

Ranked By	2024
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics	#78

Boston University VS Stony Brook University VS University of Florida 

Given below are the rankings for the best universities in the US for MBA degrees. This data has been sourced from Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University	Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 Ranking - PG Business and Economics
Stony Brook University	#301-400
University of Florida	#61
Boston University	#78

The first-year tuition fee for MBA courses offered at the above-given universities are:

Given below are the rankings for the best universities in the US for MBA degrees. This data has been sourced from Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University	First-Year Tuition Fee
Stony Brook University	INR 22,77,239
Arizona State University	INR 49,27,093
Boston University	INR 53,02,890

(Note: The tuition fees given above are subject to change)