Boston University (BU)

Boston University is a private research institute. Located in Boston, a student city, in addition to this university are such universities as MIT and Harvard. Boston University was originally founded by the church organization, the original charter of the university says that anyone, regardless of gender, race and religion, can get education at this university. The democratic values of Boston University have made it one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world.

Boston University has an excellent reputation for a broad educational institution. The strongest areas in the university, according to QS estimates, are mass communications, psychology and dentistry. An excellent reputation is enjoyed by the programs of studying biology, accounting, business management, mathematics and pharmacology.

BU is a member of many American associations of research universities. University scientists conduct research in the most promising areas of science. The most productive developments and cited works are articles in the fields of general medicine, economics and linguistics. Experts also note the high level of research results of the scientists of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Management.

Famous graduates and teachers of Boston University

Gina Davis is a famous actress, model, producer and screenwriter, winner of the Golden Globe Award.

Alexander Graham Bell is an inventor who gave the world telephony, a metal detector, an audiometer and a vacuum pump.

William Howard Taft is a teacher at Boston University in 1918-1921, the 27th President of the United States.

Osamu Simomura - a scientist who discovered green fluorescent protein, for which he received the Nobel Prize.

Interesting Facts

There are rumors that Chireithon Hall is a ghost. Students living in the hostel talk about strange things happening on the fourth floor. There is an involuntary stop of elevators and flickering of lights. There are speculations that the rumors are caused by the fact that on the fourth floor Eugene O'Neill died, Nobel laureate and playwright.

The official talisman of BU in 1917 was the Boston Terrier. Chose it not by accident. This breed of dogs was bred in the year of the foundation of the university - in 1839 year.

Observatory of the University The Judson B. Coit is available every Wednesday for all comers, so anyone can admire the constellations on this day.

The buildings owned by Boston University are located on the banks of the Charles River, in the heart of the city. The main BU campus includes the College of Arts and Sciences, the Law School, the Theological Faculty and the Mugar Library. In the Western campus there are student dormitories, playgrounds and sports grounds.

The university has a separate student housing complex. Hostels can accept all university students, both local and foreigners. Also, Boston University concludes special agreements with small hotels, so students can live there if they want.

An applicant who wants to study a Bachelor's program in a BU must provide the admissions committee with a certificate of secondary education. For applicants for a master's or master's degree, you must have a diploma of higher education. A mandatory requirement for entrants is the SAT test. This is a kind of check on the level of academic ability.

A compulsory condition for admission to Boston University - excellent knowledge of English. The entrant must provide the selection committee with a confirmation in the form of TOEFL certificates (from 98) or IELTS (not less than 7).

Among the necessary documentation should be the following papers:

• motivation letter;
• recommendations;
• certificate of financial solvency.

Applicants can begin their studies from the fall or summer semester. In the first case, the deadline for filing an application is January 3, in the second - on November 1.

Cost of education

Getting education in BU is hard to call cheap. The cost of one academic year on average is 49 thousand USD. At the same time, the total amount of tuition, accommodation and purchase of textbooks reaches 68,000 USD.

Tuition fee depends on the direction chosen by the student. For example, the cost of receiving education for future dentists varies between 72-109 thousand USD. The expenditure of theologians is much more modest: from 19,500 to 39,000 USD.

A student who has come from behind the hill can count on receiving scholarship payments. To do this, he must perfectly study, participate in public life of the university and show achievements in sports.

Trustee Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship in BU, which covers all education costs. Students of bachelor's programs can count on it. A presidential scholarship of $ 20,000 is available to students with interesting scientific works and publications. Apply for its receipt must be before December 1.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision