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About BU
Boston University (BU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Boston, United States. BU is working closely with Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). Sport affiliations and memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is among the top-90 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. BU is on top of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 78 position in the world.
BU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Boston, United States
- Establishment year
- 1869
- Students
- 26,147
- International students
- 7,636
- Female students
- 59%
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#93
- Rating in the USA
- 2021#20
- Rating THE
- 2024#78
By subject
| Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
|---|---|
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 50 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 64 |
| Accounting & Finance | 74 |
| Arts & Humanities | 88 |
| Natural Sciences | 140 |
| Engineering & Technology | 193 |
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BU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at BU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at BU is the same for locals and foreigners — from 22,410 USD per year. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 58,544USD/year
- Master
- 22,410USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus16,640USD/year
- off campus16,640USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus1,950USD/year
- off campus1,950USD/year
Study programs at BU
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astronomy and Physics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astrophysics and Space Physics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Astronomy and Physics
BA in Astronomy
- Study degree
- BA
Engineering & Technology
Astrophysics and Space Physics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Archaeological and Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy and Environment
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Analysis and Policy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Art Education
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art Education with Initial License
- Study degree
- BFA, MA
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Mathematics and Mathematics Education
BA in Teaching of Chemistry
- Study degree
- BA
Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education
Humanities
Acting
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
African American and Black Diaspora Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Greek
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Greek and Latin
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology - Biological Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Archaeological and Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Ancient Greek
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Greek and Latin
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chinese Language and Literature
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classical Civilization
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Cinema and Media Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Media Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Relations
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Greek
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Greek and Latin
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology - Biological Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology - Sociocultural Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Advertising
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Advertising
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Economics and Mathematics
B.S. in Advertising
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
Social Sciences & Management
Advertising
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
African American and Black Diaspora Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology - Biological Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
B.A. in Biology - Ecology and Conservation Biology
Marine Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Anthropology - Biological Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astrophysics and Space Physics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Earth Sciences
B.A. in Earth Sciences - Geophysics and Planetary Sciences
B.A. in Mathematics
Applied Sciences & Professions
Behavior and Health
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Nutrition
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sociology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Anthropology - Biological Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology, Health and Medicine
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astronomy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astronomy and Physics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Biology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Hospitality and Communication
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Acting
- Study degree
- BFA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Art
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- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art Education
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- BFA
- Study mode
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Art Education with Initial License
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- Study form
- Full-time
Other
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B.A. in Biology - Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics
B.A. in Biology - Quantitative Biology
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BA in Chemistry
- Study degree
- BA
Education & Training
Applied Human Development
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- MEd
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Art Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Art Education with Initial License
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- Full-time
Child Life and Family-Centered Care
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- MSc
- Study mode
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- Full-time
Counseling
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- MEd
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Athletic Training
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- Full-time
Hospitality
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
Applied Anthropology
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classical Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classics and Archaeology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Conducting
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Applied Data Analytics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Artificial Intelligence
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Analytics
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- MSc
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Computer Information Systems
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Computer Science
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Accounting & Finance
Actuarial Science
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- MSc
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- Full-time
Banking and Financial Law
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- LLM
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Economics
- Study degree
- MA
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- Study form
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Enterprise Risk Management
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- Full-time, part-time
Finance
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- LLM
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Anatomy and Neurobiology
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- Full-time
Applied Biostatistics
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Applied Data Analytics
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- On campus
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Bioimaging
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African American Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classical Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classics and Archaeology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Deaf Education
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth and Environment
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Energy and Environment
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Health
- Study degree
- MPH
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoarchaeology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Energy and Environmental Analysis
Social Sciences & Management
Advertising
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
African American Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Anthropology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian Legal Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
African American Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Archaeology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classical Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classics and Archaeology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Conducting
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Advertising
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Emerging Media Studies
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Film and Television Studies
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Literary Translation
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Advertising
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Part-time
Art Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Art Education with Initial License
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts Administration
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Cinema and Media Production
- Study degree
- MFA
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- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Actuarial Science
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- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Data Analytics
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astronomy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astrophysics and Space Physics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biomedical Forensic Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
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Engineering & Technology
Bioimaging
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- On campus
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Bioinformatics
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- MSc
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Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical Research Technologies
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- MSc
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Law
American Law
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Asian Legal Studies
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Banking and Financial Law
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Criminal Justice
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European Law
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Applied Sciences & Professions
Child Life and Family-Centered Care
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Deaf Education
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Forensic Anthropology
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- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
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- MLA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Macro Social Work
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Medicine
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Applied Biostatistics
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Applied Human Development
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Astronomy
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- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Astrophysics and Space Physics
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Gastronomy
- Study degree
- MLA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Nutrition
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Actuarial Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
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- Study form
- Full-time
Administrative Sciences
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- Full-time
Advertising
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- MSc
- Study mode
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Applied Business Analytics
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- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Data Analytics
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Biomedical Engineering
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Business Administration and Public Health
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JD/Master of Public Health (MPH)
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- MPH
MA in Astronomy
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- MA
MA in Geoarchaeology
- Study degree
- MA
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
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Physical Sciences
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Computer Science & IT
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Engineering & Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
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Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Society
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Leadership, Management, and Policy
Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
Interdisciplinary PhD in Sociology and Social Work
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PhD in Psychology - Clinical Psychology Specialization
- Study degree
- PhD
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics
PhD in Mathematics, Including Statistics and Probability
- Study degree
- PhD
Education & Training
Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education
- Study degree
- MBus
Music Education
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- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Arts & Humanities
Doctor of Musical Arts in Historical Performance - Recital Track
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Cello
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Double Bass
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - Flute
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance - French Horn
- Study degree
- MBus
Medicine
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy in Biology - Marine Biology
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Science in Dentistry in Dental Public Health (for Dentists)
Doctor of Science in Dentistry in Endodontics
Humanities
American Studies PhD
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- PhD
Doctor of Philosophy in Hispanic Language and Literatures
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies - Texts and Tradition Track (History of Christianity)
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies - Texts and Tradition Track (Islamic Studies)
PhD in History
- Study degree
- PhD
Other
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting - Dissertation Track
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Historical Performance
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Historical Performance - Dissertation Track
- Study degree
- MBus
Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting
- Study degree
- MBus
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Bachelor degree at BU
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results.
- IELTS
- 7
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
Master's degree at BU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter BU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 84. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity to study at BU via online master's programs.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 84
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Doctorate degree at BU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 100 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7. At BU, you can get a doctoral degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 7
- TOEFL iBT
- 100
BU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Boston. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. BU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of BU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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