Boston University

International student community at BU is 12,000+. Students at this university hail from 140+ countries. The top countries origin of students are:

• China
•  India
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Canada

An analysis of international student community at BU is given below:

A few unofficial sources claim that the acceptance rate for MS in CS at BU is around 19%. This means that the university is very selective for the admission to MS in CS course. So, to get admission, students must have a strong background in Computer Science. Students with a CS Undergraduate degree can apply, but, the university welcomes those with equivalent computer training and experience. Application materials that are required to submitted are:

• Two recommendation letters
• Personal statement
• Academic transcripts
• Official GRE scores (Optional)
• English language proficiency scores

As an Indian student, you would be be required to submit academic transcripts with good scores. Other than that you would have to submit good scores in SAT, ACT, GRE or GMAT. To send your application in for UG courses, use the Common App. For PG courses, you can do that from the university website. Documents that have to be submitted include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, financial documents, etc.

According to Shiksha, BU has been rated 3.9. A few of the reviews of Indian student alumni about BU are given below:

• Challenging yet rewarding journey of growth, adaptation, and revival
• The Safety department at BU ensure a safe environment for all the students, faculty, and staff. The university also runs its free shuttle service and it is very reliable so one can avoid public transportation
• The campus is very diverse and the faculty is very helpful
• BU's campus is large, vibrant urban that offers strong academics and many opportunities and fast-paced environment
• BU provides hands-on and more practical form of learning  

The answer to the question whether BU is better than MIT is very subjective. The answer really depends on the students' preference and interests. However, consider the acceptance rate, it can be said that MIT is 4.5%, whereas, that of BU is around 11%. A comparison both the universities is given below for reference.

Boston University may be great choice for Indian students if they want to pursue studies in Business, Public Health or Communication and want to experience a great student life. MIT is right fit for Indian students if they want to pursue top-tier STEM careers, research, or entrepreneurship.

Yes, Boston University's ranking has improved in the QS rankings in 2026. In the year 2026, the university's ranking is #88, in 2025, it was #108. The global ranking of the university provide the university in the top 6% of universities. In 2024, this university was at #93 position. BU has shown a great increase in the rankings.

Boston Uni does require you to provide valid scores in the GMAT or GRE. As to what score should you aim for, you can reference the average GMAT score for the Class of 2024 was around 701, while the mean GRE score was around 318.

The races and ethnicities of students on campus at the Boston Uni as of Fall 2024 are given below: