Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics 

at Boston University, Boston

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.

With an acceptance rate of just 12.8%, the Boston University admissions are considered very tough. The low acceptance rate suggests that this university follows a highly selective approach in finding the right and academically inclined students to pursue education here. 

Below are the Boston University application requirements for UG and PG students:

• Completed Common Application form.

• Application fee of approx. USD 80 or around INR 7.17K

• Letters of recommendation (usually from teachers or counselors).

• Personal essay or statement of purpose.

• Financial documents proving the ability to pay tuition and living expenses.

• Copy of passport data page.

• Educational qualifications (a high school degree or a Bachelor's degree)

Boston University and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) are top ranked universities in the USA to study master's courses. They both offers quality graduate courses to international students in multiple specializations.

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Both universities look good in terms of their tuition fees and duration of the course. Therefore, it's your choice where you wish to study the course.

At Boston University, students come from all walks of life and every corner of the globe. There is no single type of student at BU as the university's community includes students from different backgrounds and with a wide variety of life experiences. The total number of first-year applicants enrolled in Fall 2024 is 78,769. 23% of the students in the BU Class of 2028 are international.  

Boston is worth for studying the MS programme because of its affordable tuition fee and ranking. The cost of studying MS at the university is around INR 26 L to INR 88 L for first-year. Some top-ranking MS specializations at the university are Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry, Health Informatics, etc.

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International students are required to meet the minimum eligibility to get into Boston University USA. There are a range of courses that international students can pursue at BU from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. Check below the general admission requirements for international students: 

UG Admission Requirements

• Common application
• Higher secondary certificate
• Teacher evaluation
• SAT/ACT
• TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo
• Portfolios
• Auditions & Interviews
• Documentation of financial support
• Copy of data page of passport
• Recommendation letters

PG Admission Requirements

• A completed online application
• GRE/GMAT
• Statement of purpose
• Resume
• Official transcripts
• English language proficiency
• Recommendation letters
• Portfolio
• Interview
• Resume

The Department of CS at Boston is widely regarded as among top Computer Science programs in the US. Boston is a booming hub for startups and technology, hence, studying at BU allows a way for students to get exciting internship or build career with tech companies like Cisco, Amazon Robotics, Trip Advisor, Google, Hubspot, Microsoft, etc. 

In the National Universities ranking 2026, Boston University ranking is #42. Furthermore, it is one of the only three universities in Boston and Cambridge named to the prestigious Association of American Universities. Also, BU is ranked #7 among the universities hosting the most international students in the US by Open Doors. As of 2023, there are 37,000+ students (total) at Boston University. 

In total there are 3 campuses of Boston University and there are 17 schools and colleges of this university also the university's two primary campuses located in the heart of Boston, the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus and the campus area of this university is 140 acres. There are 346 buildings, 848 classrooms, 13 libraries, and 1,500+ laboratories. Furthermore the university has 300+ courses.

As per the stats available officially, 94% of the recent Boston University graduates found employment or placement in graduate programs, military service or fellowships within 6 months of graduation. The top companies where the graduates have landed jobs are Amazon, Accenture, Apple, Google, HubSpot, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Nike, PwC, Tesla, Deloitte, etc.