International Applicants

Welcome to one of the world’s great academic and research centers. An international community of students and scholars. A microcosm of the diversity that built and still shapes our country.

This is Boston University, where a great adventure awaits you. You’ll study with one of the largest international student populations of any American university. And what you can study is as diverse as our student body; we offer more than 250 programs of study.

Our students come from all 50 United States and more than 100 countries. Our faculty is international too, with Nobel Prize winners, renowned scholars and professionals at the top of their fields. They work alongside undergraduate students in our outstanding research facilities and are committed to their roles as educators.

BU students are active and involved. Beyond the classrooms and labs, they participate in nearly 500 student organizations, including 55 cultural groups.

But your experience is by no means limited to the BU campus. We’re located in the heart of the city of Boston, long recognized as the academic hub of the United States. Rich in culture and history, alive with the arts and entertainment and easily accessible from campus, it creates the perfect university setting. And a welcoming home for our international students.

Thank you for your interest in applying to BU.

Questions? Contact us at intadmis@bu.edu or 617-353-4492.