Boston University Rankings 2025
- A+ Shiksha Grade
- Private University
- 134 acre campus
- Estd. 1839
- Boston University Ranking Highlights
- Boston University University Ranking
- Boston University US News & World Report Ranking 2024
- Boston University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024
- Boston University QS Ranking 2025
- Boston University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
- Boston University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
- Boston University Bloomberg Ranking 2023
- Boston University Course Ranking
- Boston University Student Reviews
Boston UniversityRanking Highlights
Recognized globally as a leading global enterprise, Boston University is dedicated to delivering academic excellence. The Boston University has recieved an A+ rating by Shiksha Grading.
Even though there are multiple global ranking metrics available for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading different is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.
Moving forward, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Boston University ranks #108, showing a downgrade from its previous ranking of #93 in 2024. Boston University also ranks #78 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, Boston University witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #71 in 2023. Furthermore, Boston University ranks #43 in US News 'National University' category in 2024.
Check out more details on Boston University ranking in the below content.
By Shiksha Study AbroadUniversity Ranking
Boston UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2024
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Global Universities | 65 | 70 | 73 |
National University | 42 | 41 | 43 |
Best Graduate Law Schools | 20 | 17 | 27 |
Best Graduate Medical Schools | 44 | 36 | 32 |
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools | 9 | 12 | 14 |
Biomedical Engineering PG | 12 | 10 | 17 |
Computer Engineering PG | 39 | 38 | 44 |
Electrical Engineering PG | 38 | 41 | 45 |
Graduate Business School | 47 | 51 | 50 |
Mechanical Engineering PG | 48 | 49 | 41 |
UG Business | 49 | 39 | 38 |
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering | 31 | 32 | – / – |
UG Mechanical Engineering | 30 | – / – | – / – |
Boston UniversityFT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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GMBA | 63 | 75 | 82 |
Boston UniversityQS Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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World University | 108 | 93 | 108 |
Accounting and Finance | 51 | 75 | – / – |
Biological Sciences | 51 | 98 | – / – |
Communication and Media Studies | 51 | 51 | – / – |
Engineering and Technology | 193 | 182 | – / – |
Global MBA | 33 | 39 | – / – |
Law and Legal Studies | 101 | 92 | – / – |
Masters in Business Analytics | 27 | 25 | – / – |
Mathematics | 101 | 107 | – / – |
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 201 | 251 | – / – |
Medicine | 51 | 56 | – / – |
Performing Arts | 51 | 51 | – / – |
Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Physics and Astronomy | 101 | 112 | – / – |
Politics | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Sociology | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Boston UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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University | 62 | 71 | 78 |
Arts and Humanities | 101 | 126 | 126 |
Clinical and Health | 45 | 48 | 41 |
Engineering | 151 | 126 | 151 |
Law | 97 | 83 | 90 |
Life Sciences | 68 | 75 | 72 |
PG Business and Economics | 37 | 54 | 65 |
PG Computer Science | 101 | 101 | 91 |
Psychology | 51 | 48 | 57 |
Boston UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Universities | 101 | 101 | 101 |
Law | 25 | 32 | – / – |
Mathematics | 201 | 401 | – / – |
Physics | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Political Sciences | 51 | 76 | – / – |
Sociology | 44 | 42 | – / – |
Boston UniversityBloomberg Ranking 2023
Ranked by | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Best Business School USA | 40 | 38 | 51 |
Boston UniversityCourse Ranking
Shiksha has graded Boston University streams, such as Law, Business & Management Studies, and Engineering with A+, A, and A grades, respectively. The availability of multiple rankings on the web can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.
When it comes to global level course rankings of Boston University, the Biomedical Engineering PG, Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools, Masters in Business Analytics, and Global MBA courses of the university rank well in the rankings by US News and QS. Its Biomedical Engineering PG program has been ranked at #10 by US News 2024. Additionally, Boston University ranks well for Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools course as well. According to US News 2024, the Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools course ranks at #14 in the 2024, whereas, in 2023, its ranking stood at #12.
In the rankings by QS Masters in Business Analytics 2024, Boston University ranks at #25. Know more about Boston University courses and subject rankings in the below article.
B.E. / B.Tech
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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US News & World Report - Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools | 9 | 12 | 14 |
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical Engineering | 30 | - | - |
US News & World Report - UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering | 31 | 32 | - |
LL.M.
Ranked by | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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QS - Law and Legal Studies | - | 101 | 101 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law | 31 | 25 | 32 |
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools | - | 20 | 17 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Law | - | 97 | 83 |
Boston UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
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Answered 11 hours ago
The Master of Science in Financial Management program offers concentrations in Investment Analysis and International Finance. Investment analysis focuses on investment strategies, asset valuation, and investment management. It is designed for professionals already working in, or seeking positions in
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Answered 6 hours ago
Applicants to the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme at Boston University do not need to submit GMAT or GRE scores for admission if you have a strong overall academic record. Relevant full-time work experience may also be considered when evaluating your application. Merit-based
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Boston University does not require GRE or GMAT scores for admissions. Applicants can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores with their application. It offers a more flexible admissions procedure that focuses on additional aspects of the applicant's background and qualifications.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The famous celebrities who have studied at Boston University are Martin Luther King. Jr., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Julianne Moore, Geena Davis, Shraddha Kapoor, Leonard Nimoy, etc. The designations of the popular alumni of this university are given as follows:
Names | Designation |
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Martin Luther King. Jr | Christian Minister, Activist, and Political Philosopher |
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | Politician and Activist |
Julianne Moore | Actress |
Geena Davis | Actor, Activist, Fashion Model and Producer |
Shraddha Kapoor | Actress |
Leonard Nimoy | Actor and Director |
Answered 12 hours ago
Boston University offers a 40-credit Master of Science in Computer Science programme that can be finished in 12 months for full-time students and as little as 20 months for part-time students. Some part-time students may choose to take up to six years to finish their master's degree because they nee
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What concentrations are available within the MS in Financial Management programme Boston University?