A premier private research institution, Boston University (BU) is located in Boston (Massachusetts), nicknamed the Athens of America. With its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, the university was established in 1839. It moved to Boston in 1867. Students from over 130 nations have been enrolled here for higher education on the main campus and various programs in LA, D.C. At present, 75 per cent of the students pursuing an undergraduate course reside on campus. More than 10,000 faculty and staff members are teaching, over 300 courses, in 17 schools and colleges affiliated with BU.
As per the U.S News & World Report 2021, Boston University has been ranked 42 among the national universities, while it ranks 62 in the World University Rankings 2022, by Times Higher Education. The Wall Street Journal has adjudged it the 27th best U.S College. The official website states that BU has been recognised among the best universities for equity, excellence, and employability, BU has been ranked 20th in the US and 3rd in Massachusetts in this parameter. It is also the 8th best university hosting the maximum number of international students in the US by Open Doors.
Approximately 400 graduate programs are taught at Boston University, with students from diverse cultures studying together and forming connections. Full-time and Part-time courses are available both on-campus and online for those wishing to obtain a master’s, research, or professional degree. Brilliant minds from across the world form BU’s amazing academic community. Various introductory programs are taught by Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, Presidential awardees, and more. Students can explore more about differe
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72 E Concord St, Boston, MA 02118, United States
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To determine your total Cost of Attendance (budget), add the cost of tuition and fees (as either a full-time or a part-time student) to the Standard Living Expenses. If you enroll in the BU Student Health Insurance Plan, you may also add this cost to the total. Student Health Insurance costs for 2022-2023 are $3,235 for the BASIC plan and
$4,323 for the PLUS plan. Additional information regarding insurance can be found at Student Accounting Services.
9-month academic year (September – May)
Tuition (12-18 credits per semester) | $61,050 |
Fees (Student Services, Health & Wellness) | $874 (Full-time and certified full-time) |
Tuition | $1,908 per credit |
Student Services Fee | $60 per semester |
Room & Board | $15,000 |
Personal | $3,100 |
Transportation | $1,120 |
Books & Supplies | $1,264 |
DL Fees* | $210 |
TOTAL for Living Expenses | $21,061 |
*An average of the origination fees for the Direct Stafford Loan that applies to all students regardless of whether the loan is borrowed.
Charges at the University are billed by semester. First semester charges are due in full by early August.Full-Tuition Figures
Cost of Attendance
Billed expenses for the 2022/2023 academic year*
Tuition $61,050
Room (depending on type of accommodation) $11,260
Board (most dining plans) $6,140
Fees $1,310
TOTAL ESTIMATED BILLED EXPENSES $79,760
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Other expenses
Books and Supplies $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,370
Local Transportation (average) $630
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES $3,000
= Total Cost of Attendance
$82,760
Student Health Insurance Costs
Massachusetts law requires all students enrolled in at least 75% of the full-time curriculum to have medical insurance. Students who cannot demonstrate coverage under a qualifying medical insurance plan are required to purchase the University’s student health insurance plan, which is due and payable with your first-semester charges. For more information, see the Student Health Services website.