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About BU
Brandeis University (BU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Waltham, United States. BU is a member of Association of American Universities (AAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which BU is on top-660. BU is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-250.
BU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Waltham, United States
- Establishment year
- 1948
- Students
- 5,569
- International students
- 1,538
- Female students
- 59%
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
Place in ratings
BU tuition fees
The academic calendar at BU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at BU for the same price — from 28,568 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 57,600USD/year
- Master
- 28,568USD/year
Additional costs
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus17,092USD/year
- off campus12,074USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus1,500USD/year
- off campus1,500USD/year
Study programs at BU
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Film, Television and Interactive Media
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Business
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Education Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
BA in Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BS in Computer Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Combined B.A./M.A. in Computer Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
BA in Education
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Mathematics - Teacher Preparation Track
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
BA in Biology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Neuroscience
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BS in Biology
- Study form
- Full-time
BS in Neuroscience
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
BA in Business
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Business
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Combined B.A./M.B.A. in International Business Concentration
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BS in Physics
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Classical Studies - Classical Archaeology and Ancient History (Less Emphasis on Language)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Comparative Literature and Culture
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Fine Art - Studio Art
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Chemistry
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
African and Afro-American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classical Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
African and Afro-American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in African and Afro - American Studies: Africa
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in African and Afro - American Studies: African-American or the Americas
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in African and Afro - American Studies: Art
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in African and Afro - American Studies: History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
African and African American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Classical Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Comparative Literature and Culture Program
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
African and African American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
African and Afro-American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- 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
BA in Anthropology - Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
BA in American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Anthropology - Linguistic Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Classical Studies - Classics (Greek and Latin languages and literatures)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Classical Studies - Greek or Latin languages and literatures
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Creative Writing - Poetry or Fiction Thesis Option
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Sociology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Sustainable International Development
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Dual Degree of Master of Arts/Master of Public Policy (Hornstein MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management MPP Program)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education: Teacher Leadership
- Study degree
- MEd
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Instructional Design & Technology
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Learning Experience Design
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Master of Arts in Global Studies - Global Service: Preparing to Work With Non-Profits
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Executive MBA for Physicians
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Mathematics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sustainable International Development
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Digital Marketing and Design
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Instructional Design & Technology
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Music Composition and Theory
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Musicology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Dual Degree of Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence and International Law and Human Rights with the University of Peace
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
International Economics and Finance
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
International Health Policy and Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science in Finance - Risk Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Coexistence and Conflict
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Digital Innovation for FinTech
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Digital Marketing and Design
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Executive MBA for Physicians
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Comparative Humanities
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computational Linguistics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science & IT
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computational Linguistics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Digital Innovation for FinTech
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Engineering & Technology
Biotechnology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Robotic Software Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Medicine
Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Biotechnology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chemistry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Biotechnology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chemistry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Musicology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Philosophy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Sustainable International Development and Women's and Gender Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts in Global Studies - Emerging Powers
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Coexistence and Conflict
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Comparative Humanities
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Dual MA in Sustainable International Development & Master of Science in Global Health and Management
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Dual MA in Sustainable International Development and Northeastern University School of Law Master of Laws
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Genetic Counseling
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Sustainable International Development/Master of Arts in Coexistence and Conflict
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Ph.D. in International Economics and Finance
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Joint Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy and Sociology
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Social Policy - Global Health and Development
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Social Policy - Health and Behavioral Health
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Joint M.A. in English with Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Earned in Passing, as Part of the PhD Program)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
M.A. in English (Earned in Passing, as Part of the PhD Program)
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Social Policy - Assets and Inequalities
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
PhD in Social Policy - Children, Youth, and Families
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at BU
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 94.
- IELTS
- 7
- TOEFL iBT
- 94
Master's degree at BU
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 94. IELTS — 7 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at BU.
- IELTS
- 7
- TOEFL iBT
- 94
- TOEFL PBT
- 627
BU campus
The campus of BU is located in Waltham. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Foreigners who come to BU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in United States for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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