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New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Interntional students who wish to study at Boston USA must apply through 'Common Application' for UG admissions. They can apply for graduate admission through college application. First-year international applicants must submit the following credentials to complete the application:
- Secondary School Records
- Senior Year Grades
- Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form
- Teacher Evaluation
- English Proficiency Testing Results
- Documentation of Financial Support
- Copy of Data Page of Passport
- Standardized Tests (Optional)
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
It is really difficult for international students to get admission at Boston University because of its really low acceptance rate. Given below are the important pointers, take a look -
- The BU acceptance rate is around 12.8% for the class of 2029.
- Many international students submit their applications to the university every year and only few of them are admitted.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, you can engage in summer internships. However, make sure to check the terms and conditions for this. Every year, the first-year class of MBA students at Boston University engages in Summer internships. 94% of the students from Boston University MBA course completed an internship (Class of 2024).
Detail | Compensation (in USD) |
|---|---|
Mean Base (Weekly) for International | USD 1,406 |
Median Base | USD 1,280 |
Mean Signing Bonus for International | USD 4,700 |
Median Signing Bonus | USD 5,000 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Boston University MBA placement rate is 85%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The average package for Boston University MBA international graduates is given below-
Details | Salary (In USD) |
|---|---|
Median Base | USD 110,000 or INR 99.30 L |
Mean Signing Bonus | USD 20,000 or INR 18.05 L |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Boston University offers a lot of courses at the ug and pg levels. The application fee for international students is USD 80. It is a non refundable fee and must be paid to submit the application form. They should check the minimum eligibility for courses before applying. The admission requirements may vary from course to course.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Whether Harvard University is "better" than Boston University (BU) is determined by a variety of factors including individual preferences of the student as while Harvard is widely regarded as one of the world's most prominent universities BU is likewise a highly rated university, however Harvard's reputation usually outperforms that of BU.
Moreover both the universities provide top notch academics however when it comes to rankings it can be concluded that Harvard does outperform Boston.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
For admission to Boston University, international students are required to submit an English language proficiency score. For the same reason, students can submit an IELTS score. If students want to take admission into the undergraduate courses of BU, then they are required to submit an overall score of 7 or higher in IELTS. In place of IELTS score, students seeking admission to undergraduate courses can submit Duolingo /IELTS
7 rel="noopener"> TOEFL scores.
The minimum score requirements are listed below:
English Language Exam | Score Requirements |
|---|---|
90-100 | |
7 & Above | |
120 - 130 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Some of the most popular Boston University courses according to US News & World Report are Social Sciences; Business & Management; Engineering; Health Professions; Psychology; Computer & Information Sciences; Communication & Journalism etc. A wide number of Boston University have been ranked in the top 50 courses worldwide. Annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at the Boston University is around 25-30L on an average, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Mentioned below are course specific fees requirements:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
B.Sc. (39 courses) | INR 49 L |
MS (47 courses) | INR 24 L - 58 L |
MIM (18 courses) | INR 13 L - 69 L |
MBA/PGDM (24 courses) | INR 13 L - 69 L |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Purdue University, Boston University and Northeastern University are renowned institutions offering great campus cultures and various academic programs. There are subtle differences between the three universities. Below table compares rankings fees and acceptance rates of Purdue University, Boston University and Northeastern University. The information could be useful for students.
Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:
Name of The University | Ranking | Acceptance Rate | 1st Year Tuition Fee for CS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | 10 | 50% | INR 26 L - 27 L |
| Boston University | NA | 18% | INR 47.97 L |
| Northeastern University | NA | 7% | INR 47 L - 51 L |
(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG )
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Main campus of Boston University is in Charles River. BU main campus spans Kenmore or Fenway, Allston and South End neighbourhoods of Boston and offers many resources for students to explore and use. It offers 300+ courses through its 17 schools and colleges. Additionally, BU offers 80+ study abroad programs.
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