Full Time MBA 

at Boston University, Boston

Boston University’s top ranked MBA programme offers a rigorous full-time MBA curriculum grounded in a hands-on, team-based approach. The MBA programme of this university ranks at #74 in 2025 and #82 position in the Financial Times rankings 2024. Furthermore, as per the stats (Financial Times 2022), the university ranks at 4th position for the highest percent of female students across all full-time MBA programs. 

The top industries for Boston University MBA graduates are given below in descending order:

• Health & Life Sciences 22%
• Consulting Services 18%
• Financial Services 13%
• Technology 12%
• Energy 11%
• Retail 6%
• Non-Profit 5%
• Manufacturing 5%
• Government 2%
• Real Estate 2%
• Transportation & Logistics 1%
• Education 1%

Students can study full-time MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business if they meet the entry requirements of the program. Admission to Questrom is competitive because of high demand. In order to be eligible for Boston University MBA program, candidates must be graduating from a bachelor's degree program. They must also meet the English language requirements to get into th university. Mentioned below are the Boston University requirements for MBA admission:

• Complete a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Must have an UG GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
• Submit a GMAT/GRE score
• Meet English language proficiency requirements
• Provide one letter of recommendation
• Current CV/Resume

Boston University MBA placement rate is 85%. This means 85% of students accepted a job offer within 3 months of graduation. The average salary for international students is USD 110,000. The top industries where MBA graduates are working are Consulting Services, Health & Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, etc. A few of the top employers for the MBA graduates of Class of 2024 are Amazon, Bain & Company, Citigroup, Cognizant, Deloitte, CVS Health, Walmart, etc.

Yes, Boston University MBA course require GMAT / GRE score. The details and documents required to apply to this course are:

• Online application and application fee
• Three video essays or one written essay
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• University-level transcripts
• English language proficiency score

As per the Class of 2024 for MBA course, the details are given below:

• Average GMAT score: 701
• Average Undergrad GPA: 3.40
• GRE Total Mean: 318
• Average years of work experience: 6 years

Provided that the applicant meets all the other Boston University eligibility requirements, they are allowed to submit an application holding a three-year bachelor's degree from India. This degree should be accredited by India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of 'A' or higher, or by similarly recognised bodies.

While the three-year degrees are accepted, this university generally prefers applicants holding a four-year UG degree due to it being the standard educational benchmark in the US. 

Demonstration of English language proficiency is another eligibility criteria that is a non-negotiable admission criteria at this university. 

With an acceptance rate of only 11%,  Boston University can be considered quite selective as out of every 100 applications, only 11 students are rolled out an offer letter. International students are required to meet ceratin admission requirements. 

Below are the UG admission requirements for Boston University: 

• Secondary School Records: Higher Secondary Certificate / ISC (State Board exams may also be examined for admission). Also, submit copies of all qualifying exams that have been taken throughout the secondary school
• English language proficiency test results
• Financial support documentation
• Passport data page
• SAT / ACT test score (if applicable)
• Any other additional document

To gain admission to the graduate courses at BU meet the entry requirements given below:

• A three-year bachelor's degree is required
• GPA requirement: There is no minimum GPA requirement, however, Boston University recommends that the applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (Based on a 4.0 scale)
• GRE score
• IELTS / TOEFL score
• Academic Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Letter of Recommendation

There is no minimum GPA requirements to get into Boston University. However, it is recommended that applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale). The average GPA of accepted students in the fall of 2024 is typically between 3.8 and 4.0.

Applicants can check the Grading System in the USA

Boston University is a leading private research institution. There are 37,000+ students at BU hailing from 140 countries. The university offers 300+ courses. BU is one of the only 3 universities in Boston and Cambridge named to the prestigious Association of American Universities. It is internationally recognized as a top-institution of higher learning and research (Ranks in #41 in USA). The award-winning faculty of BU includes a forme US Poet Laureate, National and International Academies members, Fulbright Scholars, a dozens of leading scientists, authors, and researchers. 

As per Shiksha Study Abroad, the overall rating received by Boston University is 4.0. According to the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, here are some of the highlights for BU:

• BU has a highly engaging life. The campus is extremely welcoming and engaging with a lot of activities for students
• The faculty at Boston is highly qualified and are experts in their field
• For academic assistance, students can enroll in the ISSP or the International Students Success programme which is run by international students and professionals
• A little bit expensive but worth the experience. Studying at BU will allow you to grow as an individual and help you to learn the art of thinking out of the box

Tufts University as well as Boston University are two very well-known institutions in US and qualify as some of most popular study abroad options for students. In terms of QS World University Rankings 2026, Boston University has an upper hand with the rank #88. Whereas, Tufts University's rank is #334.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you: