MS Courses at Boston University

what‘s new at Boston University for MS in CS? There is no application deadline for international graduates planning to be admitted in M.S. in CS though they are no longer offering spring admissions. The admissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Boston University's Department of Computer Science provides an MSc in Computer Science course. The program lasts for 1 year full-time.

Read - Study Guide to USA for International Students. 

Boston University Masters in Computer Science Tuition Fees

For international students, the Boston University Masters in Computer Science fees for 2023-24 is USD 60,200. (excluding living expenses).

• In INR the tuition fee for the first year for MS is INR 50,12,252. 

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,88,032
Insurance	INR 2,69,346
Books & Supplies	INR 1,05,241
Total	INR 16,62,619

Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26?? September 2023

Also read-Cost of Studying in the USA for International Students.

Boston University MS in CS requirements 2023

• Applicant must possess a 4-year undergraduate degree with a strong background in computer science
• A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended 
• Prerequisites subjects: Algorithms, Computer systems, Programming languages, and Theory
• Applicants lacking in one or two of these areas, but who have an otherwise strong background in computer science, maybe admitted with prerequisite courses

• three Letters of Recommendation from the academic or business worlds. All letters of recommendation must be submitted online. 
• Academic Transcripts that have been scanned in should be clear and legible; otherwise, the admissions committee won't review your application.

Test results: GRE Policy for the Spring and Autumn of 2024:

International Applicants: For those applying to the Computer Science Master's program, a certified GRE score is necessary. The GRE is not necessary for computer science PhD candidates. 

• IELTS: Overall score of 7/9 (with no subsection recommended to be below 6.5)

OR

• Duolingo: 115/160

Boston University Masters in Comp Science Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate for Masters in Comp Science at Boston University is 19%. The admissions for graduates are highly selective. The applicants having extraordinary academic records and extracurriculars are given admission offers with required GRE scores.

To get admission to the Boston University MS in CS, make sure to work on each aspect of the application. These include undergraduate GPA, IELTS scores, letters of recommendation, etc.

Boston University Masters in Comp Science Admission Dates 

International graduates wishing to enroll in the M.S. in Computer Science can apply through the official websites as the university offers admission on rolling basis.

Boston University MS in CS Application Process 2023

Postgraduate students apply online through the official university website. A step-by-step guide is given below:

• Firstly, you will have to create a Boston University Admissions account.
• Next, you will be prompted to fill in the PIN sent to your email id and set a password.
• Then click on ‘Start New Application’ to begin.
• After selecting an application type, ‘Create Application’ tab to proceed.
• Then, followed by application instructions, you will be asked to fill your personal information.
• Thereafter, you would need to fill out admissions information and upload your supporting documents.

Documents required to fill Boston University MS in CS 2023 Application Form

• Academic Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• English language proficiency score
• Any other additional document
• Statement of Purpose

Boston University Cost of Living 2023

• 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

Boston University Masters in Computer Science Ranking

According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2023 Boston University is ranked at #101-125. The university is well known for its Masters in Computer Science in U.S. 

Ranked By	2023
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [8]	101-125
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PG	39

Boston University VS University of Florida VS Arizona State University

The best universities in U.S.A for computer science degrees are shown in the table below. This information is from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University	Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 Ranking For CS
Boston University	#101-125
University of Florida	#201-250
Arizona State University	#126-150

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

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

University	First-Year Tuition Fee
Boston University	INR 24 L - 58 L
Arizona State University	INR 17.24 L - 51.95 L
University of Florida	INR 15.46 L - 24.75 L

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

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