Boston University

Boston University or BU is one of the largest private universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various fields of specialization. The university is a most sought after by Indian students for its curriculum, special programs, research facilities, infrastructure, and eminent teaching faculty. The university has different campuses to conduct various programs. According to the survey conducted by the US News & World Report in 2012, BU has achieved 53rd rank among national universities. In 2011, QS World University Rankings survey has ranked BU in 70th position in the world. In the same year, the university achieved 54th world rank, according to a survey conducted by the Times Higher Education.

Facts
Name of the Institution	Boston University
Type of Institution	Private Research University
Location/Contact Details	Boston University ne Silber Way Boston, MA 02215 Phone: 617-353-2000
Accreditation/ Affiliation	Member of NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Courses Offered	BU offers nearly 250 programs in various fields of specialization. Some of the degrees offered are as follows: Master's Degrees Master of Criminal Justice Master of Arts in Art Education Master of Science in Computer Information Systems Masters of Music, Music Education Database Management & Business Intelligence (IT Project Management, Health Informatics, Security) Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services Management Master of Science in International Marketing Management Master of Social Work Master of Science in Insurance Management Master of Science in Health Communication MS/DLP in Manufacturing Engineering Master of Science Project Management Online Graduate Certificates Advanced Information Technology Risk Management & Organizational Continuity Asian Religions and Healing International Marketing Clinical Investigation Health Informatics Database Management & Business Intelligence Physical Education, Health Education, and Coaching Entrepreneurship Project Management Financial Markets & Institutions Instructional Technology Information Technology Project Management Information Security Information Technology Non-Credit Professional Certificates Retirement Management Financial Planning Professional Investigation Fundraising Paralegal Studies Genealogical Research Management Accounting - CMA Professional Certificates Retirement Management Financial Planning Professional Investigation Fundraising Management Accounting - CMA Genealogical Research Paralegal Studies Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Occupational Therapy Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy Doctor of Musical Arts, Music Education
Departments	College of Arts & Sciences Graduate School of Arts & Sciences College of Engineering College of Communication College of Fine Arts College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College College of General Studies Metropolitan College & Extended Education Goldman School of Dental Medicine School of Hospitality Administration School of Education School of Law School of Medicine School of Management Division of Graduate Medical Sciences School of Public Health School of Theology School of Social Work Arvind and Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College
Admission Procedure/Eligibility Criteria	International students need to apply to BU through "Common Application" procedure. International students considering the undergraduate programs in the university should have completed 12 years of formal secondary school education. Candidates applying for postgraduate programs should have completed 12+4 years of bachelors program or its equivalent. All applicants need to produce their school leaving transcripts, documents of all examinations passed, valid passport, documents of financial support to meet the program expenses, and a valid student visa from the US consulate. If the primary language is not English, international students need to qualify in an English proficiency test, IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score required for IELTS is 7. The minimum score required by the university is 600 (paper-based exam) for School of Management, College of Communication, and College of General Studies. For other BU programs, the minimum score required is 550. For internet-based TOEFL, the minimum score in each of four sections required for different BU programs are as follows: College of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, School of Hospitality Administration, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, and College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Writing: 22 Reading: 21 Speaking: 23 Listening: 18 School of Management, College of Communication, and College of General Studies: Writing: 22 Reading: 25 Speaking: 23 Listening: 21
Fee Structure	For graduate programs, Total tuition expenses - $60,493 (9 months) Total tuition expenses - $65,860 (12 months) Approximate tuition expenses per year for the following programs are as follows: School of Law - $41,780 School of Theology - $16,400 College of Fine Arts - $20,740 School of Social Work - $26,000
Scholarships / Financial Aid	The university recognizes outstanding merit through its various scholarships and merit awards. Some of the scholarships are - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Presidential Scholarship Trustee Scholarship School of Education Scholarship Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship Apart from academic performance, the university also offers awards and scholarships to artists, athletes, and performers in various fields. Some of these scholarships are nominated by the high schools while for some, students have to apply. International students generally have to arrange for funds from their respective countries, however, they can also apply for a tuition fee waive-off. Though the merit awards or other scholarships are generally for the US citizens, in some exceptional cases these are also offered to eligible non-citizens. International students with overall outstanding academic performance can receive the Presidential Scholarship, which amounts to $20,000. For further inquiry about eligibility of merit awards, international students can contact: International Admissions at 617-353-4492 or intadmis@bu.edu.
Placements	The university has a student employment office, which offers more than hundred part time jobs during the academic year. Summer special jobs are also available. Some students also opt for paid internships. After completion of program, students get lucrative job offers through the campus placement cell.
Established in the Year	1839
Website	http://www.bu.edu