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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, to get admission to Boston University, international applicants are required to submit IELTS score. The minimum scores required in IELTS are given as follows:
Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
Duolingo | At least 125-135 |
TOEFL | At least 90-100, Minimum 20 in each section |
IELTS | Overall score of 7 or higher |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Boston University Bachelor of Science fees is around INR 54 L for first-year. International students can pursue quality Bachelor of Science course in multiple specializations. The below table includes the list of BSc specializations available at the university:
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Boston University fees for international students vary between INR 19 L and INR 73 L for first-year. MBA is among the most popular courses at the university for international students. Boston University MBA fees vary from INR 48 L and INR 73 L. The below table includes the Boston University fees in Indian rupees:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
PG Certificate | INR 73 L |
MS | INR 24 L - 56 L |
MIM | INR 48 L - 73 L |
MBA/PGDM | INR 48 L - 73 L |
BSc | INR 55 L |
BE/BTech | INR 49 L - 55 L |
MDS | INR 73 L |
MFA | INR 28 L - 49 L |
LLM | INR 49 L - 56 L |
BHM | INR 55 L |
MEng | INR 48 L - 49 L |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Boston University offers over 320 undergraduate and graduate courses to international students. The university is known for its Business, Medicine, and Law courses as they rank among the top 100 in the world by major ranking bodies. The below table includes the list of popular courses at the university with thier ranking:
Courses | Ranking by QS in 2024 |
|---|---|
Global MBA | 39 |
Law and Legal Studies | 92 |
Masters in Business Analytics | 25 |
Medicine | 56 |
Accounting and Finance | 75 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
A comparison between these 2 universities is given below for students' reference-
| Particulars | Boston | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | #41 (U.S. News) | #15 |
| Acceptance rate | Around 11% | Around 9% |
| School type | Private | Public |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
MBA students at Boston are eligible for a few merit-based scholarships. A separate application is not required to receive these scholarships. A few of these scholarships are listed as follows:
- Dean’s Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded per year to candidates with outstanding, personal, and academic qualities. The value of this scholarship is up to USD 10,000 to full tuition per year
- Social Impact Scholarship: The intent of Social Impact scholarship program at BU is to limit the financial burden faced by students. The value of this scholarship is up to USD 10,000 to full tuition per year to Social Impact MBA course
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
As a first-year Indian applicant, applying to BU requires the students to submit the following:
- Common application
- Secondary school grades
- English language proficiency test results
- Financial support document
- Copy of data page of passport
- Counsellor recommendation and school report form
For graduate applicants, the requirements may vary from course to course. So, it is advised to check the official website.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Boston University campus size is 140 acres. At the campus of the university, there are 343 buildings, 800+ classrooms, and 13 libraries. The university offers 300+ courses. The student body at the university is 37,000+. Out of this, 17,700+ are UG students and 18,400+ are Graduate and Professional students. The faculty at the university is 4,300+.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, BU ranks at #41 in the US for the year 2025 per US News. The same source also ranks it #73 globally. Furthermore, as per another world-ranking publisher, the BU ranking is #75 in 2025. It can be said that Boston University is a top 100 University in the U.S.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Boston University USA is a top choice for thousands of students. It is 1 of the only 3 universities in Boston and Cambridge named to the prestigious Association of American Universities. The university is one of the largest independent universities in the U.S. Also, the university ranks at #41 among the national universities. Also, the university has a small student-to-faculty ratio i.e. 10:1. With an average class size of 30, students are going to meet award-winning professors. Moreover, BU is ranked #7 among universities hosting the most international students in the US by Open Doors.
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