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University of Boston

The University of Boston is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It was founded in 1839. It is the second largest research university in the country, with over 36,000 students and over 4,000 faculty members.

United States, Boston
The University of Boston campus is spread over 135 acres and is known for its blend of historic and contemporary architecture.spread over 135 acres and is known for its blend of historic and contemporary architecture.
Acceptance rate - 14%
Number of students - 37,557 Number of students - 37,557
International students - 18% International students - 18%
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#25 ranked for academic excellence and economic value U.S. News & World Report 2023

Quick Facts

The University of Boston campus is spread over 135 acres and is known for its blend of historic and contemporary architecture.spread over 135 acres and is known for its blend of historic and contemporary architecture. The University of Boston campus is spread over 135 acres and is known for its blend of historic and contemporary architecture.spread over 135 acres and is known for its blend of historic and contemporary architecture.
Acceptance rate - 14% Acceptance rate - 14%
Number of students - 37,557 Number of students - 37,557
International students - 18% International students - 18%

About University

The University of Boston is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university was founded in 1839 by a group of Boston Methodists, with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, and was incorporated in Boston in 1869. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Boston Consortium for Higher Education.

The university is non-sectarian, although it maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. The university has more than 4,000 faculty and about 37,000 students and is one of Boston's largest employers. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on three campuses across the city. The main campus is located along the Charles River in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, and the University of Boston Medical Campus is in Boston's South End neighborhood. The Fenway campus is home to Wheelock College, formerly Wheelock College, which merged with BU in 2018. The university is classified among "R1 Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity."

Academic Programs

Taught in English

College of Arts & Sciences

78+ programs
Biology Economics Linguistics Linguistics & African Languages Linguistics & Computer Science Linguistics & Philosophy Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Marine Science Archaeological & Environmental Science Archaeology Architectural Studies Astronomy Cinema & Media Studies Physics & Computer Science Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Language and Literature African American & Black Diaspora Studies American Studies Anthropology—Specialization in Biological Anthropology Physics Ancient Greek Ancient Greek & Latin Anthropology & Religion Anthropology—Specialization in Sociocultural Anthropology Philosophy & Religion Anthropology—Specialization in Anthropology, Health & Medicine Astronomy and Physics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology with Specialization in Behavioral Biology Biology with Specialization in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics Biology with Specialization in Ecology & Conservation Biology Chemistry Classics & Religion Comparative Literature Chinese Language & Literature Classical Civilization Classics & Archaeology Classics & Philosophy Mathematics & Physics Mathematics (includes Statistics) Mathematics & Mathematics Education Mathematics & Philosophy Spanish Biology with Specialization in Neurobiology Chemistry & Physics Chemistry with Specialization in Chemical Biology Computer Science Computer Science & Economics Earth & Environmental Sciences Economics & Mathematics Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Studies Italian & Linguistics Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages & Literatures Neuroscience Korean Language & Literature English Italian Studies Japanese & Linguistics Japanese Language & Literature Latin Mathematics & Computer Science Environmental Analysis & Policy French & Linguistics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy Philosophy & Neuroscience Science Education with Specialization in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Sociology Philosophy & Physics Philosophy & Political Science Statistics & Computer Science Spanish & Linguistics French Studies German Language & Literature History History of Art & Architecture

Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

5+ programs
Middle East & North Africa Studies Asian Studies European Studies International Relations Latin American Studies

Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences

1+ programs
Data Science

College of Fine Arts

20+ programs
Theatre Arts Design & Production (Design, Production & Management) Theatre Arts/Performance (Performance) Lighting Design (Design, Production & Management) Acting (Performance) Art Art Education Composition & Theory Costume Design and Production (Design, Production & Management) Graphic Design Music (Performance) Music Education Painting Printmaking Music (Nonperformance) Scene Design (Design, Production & Management) Sculpture Sound Design (Design, Production & Management) Stage Management (Design, Production & Management) Theatre Arts Technical Production (Design, Production & Management)

Questrom School of Business

13+ programs
Business Administration & Management (Strategy) Business Administration & Management (Information Systems Concentration) Business Administration & Management (Management & Organizations) Business Administration & Management (Operations & Supply Chain Management) Business Administration & Management (Independent Concentration) Business Administration & Management (Business Analytics) Business Administration & Management (Global Business Concentration) Business Administration & Management (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) Business Administration & Management (Real Estate) Business Administration & Management (Marketing Concentration) Business Administration & Management (Law Concentration) Business Administration & Management (Accounting Concentration) Business Administration & Management (Finance Concentration)

Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

8+ programs
Behavior and Health Dietetics Health Science Human Physiology Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Nutrition Physical Therapy (Six-Year Program) Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 04 Jan, 2025
Closed
Closed

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 04 Jan, 2026
Closed

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.8

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

7

TOEFL iBT

90

Duolingo

125

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of Boston

1

Online filling of the Common Application

International students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of Boston through the Common App must complete an online application on the Common App website, provide transcripts, standardized test scores (such as the SAT or ACT), write an essay, and provide letters of recommendation.

2

Providing additional documentation

Once you receive your final acceptance letter, you will need to submit your I-20 application form, financial statement, and other documents.

3

Applying for an F-1 Student Visa

Once accepted to the university and received an invitation to study, an international student must apply for an F-1 student visa at a U.S. consulate by submitting the required documents and attending an interview.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$63,798/year
Includes academic materials
Accommodation (per year)
$11,600/year
Nutrition (per year)
$6,510/year
Other expenses (per year)
$3,085/year
Scholarships
• Trustee Scholarship • Presidential Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Medical Campus

World-class facility

• Fenway Campus

World-class facility

• Charles River Campus

World-class facility