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Boston University

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School Information

Country
United States
Address
One Silber Way Boston MA 02215
Website
www.bu.edu
Switchboard
+1 617 3532000
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Boston University -- independent, coeducational, and non-sectarian -- is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research located along the banks of the Charles River and adjacent to the historic Back Bay district of Boston.

With more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and 135 countries, it is one of the largest independent universities in the United States. For over 150 years, Boston University has anticipated the changing needs of its students while serving the greater needs of society.

As one of the nation's premier research universities, Boston University believes that all students benefit by learning from dedicated teachers who are actively engaged in original research. The University's learning environment is further enriched by an extraordinary array of direct involvements with the broader artistic, economic, social, intellectual, and educational life of the community. These relationships provide a distinctly practical edge to the University's educational and research programs, while enhancing the life and vitality of one of the world's great cities.

Boston University's policies provide for equal opportunity and affirmative action in employment and admission to all programs of the University.
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Faculty
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 202 FTE: 154
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 3,952 FTE: 3,000
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 18,733 FTE: 17,715
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 1,615 FTE: 1,582
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Number of Inbound Exchange Undergraduate Students Headcount: 719 FTE: 719
Number of undergraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Undergraduate Fees $ USD 34,930
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ USD 34,930
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 13,320 FTE: 10,162
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students Headcount: 2,481 FTE: 2,054
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 34,930
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 34,930
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 37,285 FTE: 28,123
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 4,096 FTE: 3,635
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Total Inbound Exchange Students Headcount: 719 FTE: 719
Total number of students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Student Fees $ USD 34,930
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 34,930
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate Output
Number of PhDs Awarded 320
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
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Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship. 0 available @ USD 0

for undergrads with strong maths and science background, full tuition fees and guaranteed admission to masters program.

Specialisation
Engineering

Application Process
"Write an essay about an engineering advance or innovation that you feel has had an important impact on society. Your essay should describe the advance/innovation and discuss its implications for society and the field of engineering" - submit to faculty

Application URL
http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar_bell.html

Deadline
1st December 2005

BU Women's Guild Scholarships. 3 available @ USD 1,500

The scholarships are open to female students at least thirty years of age who are enrolled in a graduate program at Boston University as of May 1. Applicants do not have to be full-time students, or U.S. citizens.

The deadline for the application is in early March, and winners will be notified by May 1.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
2007 applications not yet open

Application URL
http://www.bu.edu/womensguild/scholarship/index.html

Deadline
1st March 2007

Frederic G. Corneel Scholarship. 1 available @ USD 0

partial scholarship awards, based on merit and financial need, to one or more full-time students enrolled in the Graduate Tax Program.

Specialisation
Law - Graduate tax program

Application Process
Students entering in the fall semester must submit application form (available from URL) and Free Application for Federal Student Aid to the Graduate Tax Program no later than the preceding April 15.

Application URL
http://www.bu.edu/law/prospective/apply/llm/financial-info/sources.html

Deadline
15th April 2007

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Area Rank
Overall 47
Arts & Humanities 54
Technology 98
Life Sciences & Biomedicine 44
Natural Sciences 69
Social Sciences 36
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