Guide

Boston University

US United States · Boston

A large private university in the student capital of United States — Boston.

Tuition
$73 024 / year
Founded
1839
Students
37,000
IELTS from
7
Acceptance rate
11%
Bachelor language
English

Tuition only; full cost ≈ $98 419 per year

Schools and programmes

  • Questrom School of Business
  • College of Engineering
  • Communication
  • Medicine
  • Arts & Sciences

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Early Decision I. Common App / university website. Financial aid (CSS Profile) — usually by the same deadline.
  • — Early Decision II / Regular. Common App / university website. Financial aid (CSS Profile) — usually by the same deadline.
  • — University response (Regular Decision). Usually late March — early April
  • — National Candidate Reply Date. Choosing a university and deposit

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Common App account (or UC Application)
  • Personal Statement (650 words) + supplemental essays
  • Transcript of grades 9–11 in English + School Report
  • School counselor recommendation
  • 2 teacher recommendations
  • SAT / ACT — Practically mandatory for top universities
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • List of activities (up to 10) and awards (up to 5)
  • CSS Profile / financial aid form — If you need a scholarship
  • Certification of Finances
  • Form I-20 → visa F-1, fee SEVIS
  • Portfolio of work — For design, architecture, art
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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