Boston University Admission

Eligibility Criteria & Documents Required

Eligibility

• Applicants for master's degree programmes and certifications must have a bachelor's degree from an approved institution or its international equivalent.
• English proficiency scores:

1.  A total internet-based TOEFL score of 84 is required, with the following minimum scores in each section: Reading is number twenty-one, listening is number eighteen, speaking is number twenty-three, and writing is number twenty-two.
2. A minimum score of 9 on the TOEFL Essentials exam is required. The following is the minimum score in each section: 9 for reading, 8.5 for listening, 9 for speaking, and 9 for writing
3. For admission, an IELTS total band score of 6.5 is necessary, as well as 6.5 in each section: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
4. Proof of English competence is recognised with a minimum score of 110 on the Duolingo English Test.

Documents required

• A completed Graduate Admissions Application.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. If you graduated or completed postgraduate education within the last three years, one of your references must be an academic reference.
•  remark about yourself (short essay discussing your motivation for study).
• A current résumé.
• Transcripts from all of the colleges and graduate schools you've attended. Transcripts that are not official can be uploaded to your application. Upon matriculation, official transcripts will be required.
• An application cost of $85 for master's degree applications and $25 for graduate certificate applications is non-refundable.

Admission Dates & Process

Admission to a graduate degree or certificate programme is usually given in September, January, and May of each year, with some online programmes starting in October, March, and July.

Application Deadlines

Process

• Complete the online application in its entirety.
• Before submitting your online application, be sure you have all of the necessary credentials.
• Check your online application's "Recommenders" tab to see if your recommenders have filed their recommendations. Using the "Recommenders" page, you can send reminder emails to any recommender who has yet to submit a suggestion.

Frequently Asked Questions