Study Abroad

Here are the admission requirements for the Boston University MS in Artificial Intelligence course:

• A strong background in Computer Science
• An UG degree. Though, not required, but, a GPA of 3.0 is required
• GRE scores are not required, but, the average percentile of the admitted students who submitted GRE scores is 80% for Quantitative and 60% for Verbal
• Personal statement
• Two recommendation letters
• Academic transcripts

Some of the reasons to study at BU include:

• A wide range of academic courses are available. The university offers more than 300 courses
• BU has been globally recognized. It has been named a member of the prestigious AAU – an association of top research universities in the U.S. and Canada
• CEOs and recruiters rank the graduates of this university at #12 in the U.S. for employability
• For a university with 17,000+ UG students, BU has a small student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. Also, the average class size of the university is small, which means, students can have an engaging conversation with the award-winning professors

There at over 37,000 students from 140 countries at Boston University. The university offers more than 300 programs and has 17 schools and colleges and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. A few of the schools and colleges of this university are:

No, only NUS students who have an gym membership at NUS, are allowed access. There are exceptions for NUS Staff and the REBOKS guest account users. Students are only allowed to wear sports shoes & footwear such as sandals, slippers in the gym. For safety reason, going barefoot is not allowed.  Students can also cool down at the USC swimming pool.

The total number of students enrolled at Boston University is 37,557. Out of this, more than 17,000 were UG and 18,000+ were PG & Professional students. The international student population at the university in 2023 was 12,853. India is one of the top origin from where international students enrolled at this university. The average class size is 30 and the number of faculty is 4,300+ at Boston University. 

According to the data for Fall 2023, the total number of international students enrolled at the university was 12,800+ from 145 countries. The top places of origin of students were China, India, South Korea, Canada, and Taiwan. Though, from the previous year's student enrollment, in 2023, the total number of international students enrolled was slightly less. In 2022, the total number of international students enrolled at this university was 13,000+.

Boston University's athletes competes in 24 NCAA Division I varsity sports. There are around 600 athletes who compete in these sports. A few of the men's sports teams are basketball, cross-country, ice-hockey, soccer, rowing, etc. On the other hand, a few of the women's sports teams are basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball, etc.  Furthermore, the university has 37 different student-run club sports teams. A few of the athletic facilities at the university are:

• FitRec Competition Pool
• Agganis Arena
• BU Softball Field
• Fitness and Recreation Center
• New Balance Field
• Nickerson Field
• Track & Tennis Center

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination is not a mandatory requirement for admission at NUS. However, exceptional scores do give a positive remark of a student's resume.

Applications without JEE scores are also considered for general applications by the university.

Student life in Singapore is diverse and welcoming for Indians as per student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad. It is a major business hub of Southeast Asia, with no shortage of internships and part-time jobs options.

The locals are quite friendly and helpful. Studies are more affordable compared to universities in Europe, the US, the UK, and Canada. Availability of Indian food is not a concern, with several restaurants and Indian food stalls near college/university campuses.

Check Singapore Study Guide for Indian students, to know more.

As per the World University Rankings 2025 given by a prominent source, the NUS is ranked #8 among all universities globally, highlighting the standard of education being delivered to students.

NUS is considered a good destination for Indian students. The institute is geographically located in line with the living conditions encountered in India.

The overall student population is also very warm & welcoming to international students, with a decent chunk of the student population being Indians.

Availability of vegetarian food isn't an issue either, with a number of stalls & dining facilities located both in & around the campus.