Boston University

Overview

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

History

The university was chartered in 1869 and has earlier institutional roots in the nineteenth century.

Programs

Programs span arts and sciences, business, communication, computing and data science, education, engineering, fine arts, law, medicine, public health and other graduate and professional fields.

Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.

Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.