Boston University

No, Indian students are not eligible for need-based aid at Boston University. Need-based financial support is only available to US citizens and eligible non-citizens. However, Indian students are eligible for BU merit-based scholarships. 

Check the Boston University scholarships page to know more.

Deadline for first-year Indian students to apply to Boston University BU merit-based scholarships is Dec 1, 2026. For PG programs, scholarship deadlines can vary by school or college. For graduate program-specific deadlines, check bu.edu.

Boston Uni allows a maximum of 68 external credits for to be transferred by UG transfer students. The limit for entering first year students is up to 60 credits and up to 80 credits for the Metropolitan College UG students. 

BU Boston requires students to complete a minimum of 60 units at the university to graduate with a standard UG degree.

Yes, Indian students can pay the Boston University tuition fees in monthly installments. However, they will need to open a US bank account to pay the same. Here is how the Boston University payment plan works:

• A initial down payment is paid at the start to complete enrollment
• Remaining month's payments are deducted from the bank account on the 20th of each month of the plan duration

Deadline to enroll in a Boston University payment plan (for Spring 2027 intake) is Dec 17, 2026.

Yes, Indian students can pay the Boston University tuition fees in monthly installments. However, they will need to open a US bank account to pay the same. Here is how the Boston University payment plan works:

• A initial down payment is paid at the start to complete enrollment
• Remaining month's payments are deducted from the bank account on the 20th of each month of the plan duration

Deadline to enroll in a Boston University payment plan (for Spring 2027 intake) is Dec 17, 2026.

Boston University generally does not require Indian students to clear an interview round to get admission here, except for some programs.

For entry to UG programs, Boston University BU accepts an optional video submission via platforms like InitialView or Vericant. For certain graduate programs, BU conducts pre-application or formal interviews.

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Boston University generally does not require Indian students to clear an interview round to get admission here, except for some programs.

For entry to UG programs, Boston University BU accepts an optional video submission via platforms like InitialView or Vericant. For certain graduate programs, BU conducts pre-application or formal interviews.

Consult our expert Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE to know more.

The BU applicant pool is extremely competitive and the student who gets in requires a story that shows intellectual curiosity, personal resilience and community engagement. 

Look at the guidelines given below -

• The students are required to focus on why BU and how it aligns with their long-term goals.
• A good essay focuses on how you think rather than what you think. 

The Boston University assessment style is more structured and data driven rather than the ultra-holistic way the Ivies follow. BU also conducts a comprehensive review of one's entire profile but it still has a strong focus on baseline and academic metrics. 

BU relies heavily on GPA and scores in previous classes. They also check how engaged a student is with the university like if you have attended virtual information sessions or campus visits.