Private, non-profit university · United States
Boston University
Also known as BU|Boston UBoston, Massachusetts · In a city
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$71,372About ₹67.8 lakh. Same for all students. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted11%Very hard to get into
Students37,18018,248 bachelor's · 18,932 graduate
International students21.2%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree90%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Average SAT of admitted students1480Out of 1600
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$98,419 a year, all inAbout ₹93.5 lakh. Tuition $73,024; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
Tuition only (fees $1,570 extra); total = cost of attendance incl. housing $13,170, food $7,570, fees, books, personal, local transport. Health insurance extra unless waived.Master's tuition, 2026-27$73,024 a yearAbout ₹69.4 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
Arts & Sciences master's (MA/MS) full-time tuition for the 9-month year; Engineering 32-credit master's also $73,024 ($2,282/credit). Same rate for all students.India's 3-year degree, for a master'sGraduate School of Arts & Sciences: 3-year bachelor's earned in First Division from an NAAC 'A' or better institution may apply; others can send transcripts for review.Source ↗
English testTOEFL 90 · IELTS 7.0 · Duolingo 125IELTS 7 satisfies requirement. TOEFL 90-100 (20+ each section; new TOEFL 5.0+) and Duolingo 125-135 are 'most competitive' ranges, not minimums.Source ↗
SAT or ACTTest-optional for first-year applicants through Fall 2028 and Spring 2029, including scholarships.Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesEarly Decision 2 Nov 2026; Early Decision 2 on 5 Jan 2027; Regular 5 Jan 2027. Apply by 1 Dec 2026 for merit scholarships.Source ↗
Money help for international studentsMerit scholarships open to international applicants (apply by 1 Dec); no need-based university grant aid for international students except via select partners.Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 80 subjects
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archeology
- Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Area Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
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- Chemistry
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Economics and Computer Science
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geoarcheaology
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Mathematical Economics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's · 115 subjects
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archeology
- Area Studies
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology, General
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- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Data Analytics
- Data Processing
- Data Science
- Design and Applied Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Information Science/Studies
- Insurance
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Journalism
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medical Illustration and Informatics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Music and Worship
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Security Science and Technology
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Statistics
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Science and Theory
- Taxation
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
PhD and professional · 69 subjects
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archeology
- Area Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
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- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dentistry
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Genetics
- Geography and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- History
- Law
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
- Medicine
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Molecular Medicine
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Health
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Statistics
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Systems Engineering
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 164988), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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