Study Abroad

As a first-year international student applicant at Boston University, the following credentials are required:

• Common Application
• Secondary School Records
• English proficiency test results
• Financial support documents
• Copy of data page of passport
• Standardized tests (optional)
• Any other document

Since there are many schools and colleges at Boston University that offer graduate programs and the admission requirements for each may vary. So, it is advised to check the admission requirements as per the preferred course. However, the Boston University requirements for admission to graduate programs are given below.

• Well-crafted Statement of Purpose
• Letter of Recommendation
• Standardized test scores (as required)
• CV / Resume
• Any additional explanations for anything unique

Boston University is selective with an acceptance rate of 19%. This acceptance rate has been specified by U.S. News & World Report. This figure demonstrates the difficult nature of admissions, with a few number of slots available to a big number of highly qualified applicants. Boston University GPA requirements for international students is to require a GPA of 3.25 or above.  At Boston University, admissions officers value a student's GPA above all other academic considerations. When available, an applicant's high school class rank is taken into consideration, and letters of reference are given weight by Boston University admissions officers. 

The University of Edinburgh cost for an MBA course for international students is £40,900 (Around INR 43 lakh). The textbooks cost will vary as per the books but the recent average of all core textbooks combined is £300 (Around INR 32,000), with additional book for electives averaging around £50 (Around INR 5,300) each. Check the living cost to know what amount has to be paid. International students are also eligible for the scholarships offered by the MBA program:

• MBA Leadership Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £10,000 (Around INR 11 lakh)
• MBA Merit Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)
• MBA Achievements Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)
• MBA Diversity Scholarships: Value of this scholarship is £5,000 (Around INR 5.2 lakh)

Note: The above currency conversion rate is as per £1 to INR 105.60

In case, the applicants do not meet the academic entry requirements for Edinburgh MBA, then they are required to submit GMAT scores. The minimum academic requirement to study MBA course is having UK first-class or 2:1 Honors degree in any subject or equivalent overseas equivalent. Indian applicants are required to submit 1st class degree (60%+). If the university wants students to submit GMAT score, then a score of 600 as a minimum score is needed.

Documents required for MBA Application

• Personal Statement
• CV / Resume
• Official transcript
• English language proficiency requirement: IELTS score of 7.0 (at least 6.0 in each section) / TOEFL iBT with 100 / PTE score of 70 (with at least 59 in each section)

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