Established in 1839, Boston University today is internationally recognized as a top institution of higher learning and research. Along with Harvard and MIT, BU contributes to making Boston one of the top university cities in the world. The metropolitan campus is a few stops from downtown, just opposite the famous Fenway Park stadium.
About Boston
“The Cradle of Liberty. The Hub of the Universe. The Athens of America. These are big words for a mid-sized city. But Boston lives up to them. With its rich history, grand architecture and world-renowned academic and cultural institutions, the city retains and radiates the glory it has garnered over the last four centuries.” (Lonely Planet)
Practical facts about Boston University
The agreement is with Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET). Bachelor students can choose between all courses offered on the bachelor level.
BU is a feepaying programme, and only available for BSc students. Tuition fees are in 2022 approximately 77.000 DKK. Furthermore, there are university fees and a health insurance requirement of app. 20.000 DKK in total. These prices are a part of our partner agreement with BU, and are reduced compared to the original fees. When eligible for SU you can cover tuition fees partly by applying for SU Udlandstipendium.
NB: Note that the application deadline for the spring semester is 1 June! Application deadline for the autumn semester is the common deadline, 1 February.
Number of places in autumn
All feepaying students
Number of places in spring
All feepaying students (NB: application deadline 1 June)
Minimum GPA Score
Suggested GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language requirement score: (IELTS)
6.5, with no sub score lower than 6.5 (Students on an English-speaking study line are exempted from language requirements)
Language requirement score: (TOEFL)
84 IBT (Reading 21, Listening 18, Speaking 23, Writing 22 (Students on an English-speaking study line are exempted from language requirements)
Passed ECTS in the English language
Not relevant
ECTS-points or semesters required completed before nomination for BSc students
BSc students must have completed 2 semesters before starting their studies at Boston University
ECTS activity requirements for obtaining visa
Students have to follow a minimum of 22.5 ECTS per semester to be able to get a visa
Other information about Boston University
BU guarantees housing for transfer students for the duration of their undergraduate studies.
Links
Website
Information for International Students
Bachelor Courses
Graduate Certificates
Partner Student Page
Summer Term
Studying in The United States
About Boston
About The United States
Housing
Google Maps
Useful facts about The United States
- A 0,5 L draught beer in a bar costs on average 4$ (27 DKK)
- Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs on average 1212$ (8076 DKK)
- A monthly pass for public transport costs on average 75$ (500 DKK)
- Most of the American cuisine is brought in by immigrants, but the American tradition of eating turkey dates back to the pre-colonial times, where native Americans hunted wild turkeys.
- American culture is rather casual. It's not unusual for social events to be as casual as a backyard barbecue or a picnic in the park. However, even considering the casual culture, you should arrive on time if invited for dinner; no more than 10 minutes later than invited to a small gathering.