Are standardized tests like SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT mandatory for admission at Boston University?
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The requirements for Standardized tests like SAT, ACT, GMAT, or the GRE vary depending on the nature of Boston University courses. For UG admissions, Boston University traditionally required SAT or ACT exams, but due to evolving admission policies and the COVID-19 pandemic impact, the university has started offering test-flexibility and some relief.
Students can choose to submit SAT b ACT scores as a good score can significantly boost one's chances to be a part of Boston University admisssions. The students are recommended to take the SAT or ACT, as the Boston University acceptance rate is only 11% indicating selective admiss
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The top industries for Boston University MBA graduates are given below in descending order:
- Health & Life Sciences 22%
- Consulting Services 18%
- Financial Services 13%
- Technology 12%
- Energy 11%
- Retail 6%
- Non-Profit 5%
- Manufacturing 5%
- Government 2%
- Real Estate 2%
- Transportation & Logistics 1%
- Education 1%
The average starting salary of the graduates at Boston University is USD 66,872 (Around INR 59 lakh) for the Class of 2024 UG class. The salary details of the previous years are given below:
Class of 2023: USD 67,627 (Around INR 59.4 lakh)
Class of 2022: USD 67,721 (Around INR 60 lakh)
Class of 2021: USD 59,613 (Around INR 52.4 lakh)
Class of 2020: USD 58,427 (Around INR 51.38 lakh)
Indian students would really need to loosen their pockets to study at Boston Uni as the tuition cost for UG courses is around INR 61 L, while that of PG courses ranges between INR 19 L and INR 86 L.
The average fees of some popular courses are given below:
Course | 1st Year Fees |
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INR 61 L | |
INR 61 L | |
INR 61 L | |
INR 25 L - 87 L | |
INR 50 L - 77 L | |
INR 20 L - 61 L | |
INR 20 L - 61 L | |
INR 61 L | |
INR 31 L - 51 L |
Yes, Boston University is quite expensive for international students with a limited budget. The tuition cost for undergraduate courses is around INR 61 L, where the tuition cost for postgraduate admission ranges between INR 19 L and INR 86 L. In addition to tuition fees, international applicants must make some additional budget for expenses such as hostel, insurance, transportation, and more. The cost of living for a B.Tech degree is between INR 77L and INR 83L.
Provided that the applicant meets all the other Boston University eligibility requirements, they are allowed to submit an application holding a three-year bachelor's degree from India. This degree should be accredited by India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of 'A' or higher, or by similarly recognised bodies.
While the three-year degrees are accepted, this university generally prefers applicants holding a four-year UG degree due to it being the standard educational benchmark in the US.
Demonstration of English language proficiency is another eligibility criteria that is a non-negotiable admissio

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