Admissions – Need update
Thank you for your interest in the programs offered by the MET Computer Science Department.
Undergraduate Degree Admissions
B.S. in Computer Science (U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents)
To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, please fill out the online Application for Undergraduate Admission.
B.S. in Computer Science (International Applicants)
International applicants must submit the following additional materials with their Application for Undergraduate Admission:
- Score from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the previous two years. For current information on the TOEFL examination, please visit www.ets.org/toefl.
- Official high school and college transcripts, with official translations and evaluations. Visit one of these sites for more information:
- Authorized letter from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars), signed by a bank official.
- Financial Sponsorship Certification Form (from company, government, parents, or other).
- International Student Data Form.
- Undergraduate Transfer Student Status Report Form (only for schools attended in the US within the last three years)
- Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable).
- Official English translations of all documents not in English.
Please read about the estimated expenses for international students on the Charles River Campus.
For more information about our undergraduate programs, please contact:
Boston University Metropolitan College Undergraduate Student Services
755 Commonwealth Avenue | Room 102 | Boston, MA 02215
Email: metuss@bu.edu | Office: 617-353-2980
Master Degree Application Requirements
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- Online Application Form
- Official undergraduate transcripts as well as any relevant graduate course work.
- Three letters of recommendation
- It is required that one be an academic reference if the student has graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years.
- Admissions essay
- Professional resume
- $80 application fee
- Scores from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) [Institution Code: 9034] or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Not required for applicants whose native language is English or those who graduated from an institution where English was the language of instruction.
If you are not a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, please also see the “Additional International Student Requirements” listed below.
Certificate Program Application Requirements
Certificate in Computer Science Admissions Requirements
To apply for the certificate in computer science, download the application form. Students who would like to receive the certificate in computer science must apply before completing the second course in the program. Students who have taken more then two courses towards the certificate will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
For more information about our undergraduate programs, please contact:
Boston University Metropolitan College Undergraduate Student Services
755 Commonwealth Avenue | Room 102 | Boston, MA 02215
Email: metuss@bu.edu | Office: 617-353-2980
Certificate Program Application Requirements
- Online Application Form
- Official undergraduate transcripts as well as any relevant graduate course work.
- Two letters of recommendation
- It is required that one be an academic reference if the student has graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years.
- Admissions essay
- Professional resume
- $25 application fee
- Scores from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) [Institution Code: 9034] or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Not required for applicants whose native language is English or those who graduated from an institution where English was the language of instruction.
If you are not a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, please also see the “Additional International Student Requirements” listed below.
International Student Requirements
International Applicants may choose to submit the following items with their application or once they have received an admissions decision.
- International Student Data Form or International Applicant Coversheet
- Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)
- Authorized financial statement from a bank covering the 9 month estimate of expenses (original, shown in U.S. dollars)
- Letter of financial support from sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)
- Notarized English translations of all documents not in English
Minimum English Language Proficiency Scores. Test must have been taken within the past two years.
Paper Based TOEFL (PBT): 550
Computer Based TOEFL (CBT): 215
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT):
Listening: 18
Reading: 21
Speaking: 23
Writing: 22
Total: 84
IELTS: 6.5
Graduate Admissions
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS for Graduate Programs and Certificates include:
- Online Application Form
- Official undergraduate transcripts as well as any relevant graduate course work.
- Three letters of recommendation (2 letters of recommendation for graduate certificate programs) It is required that one be an academic reference if the student has graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years.
- Admissions essay
- Professional resume
- $80 application fee ($25 fee for graduate certificate programs)
- Scores from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) [Institution Code: 9034] or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required for applicants who do not have English as a native language and who did not graduate from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
- Minimum English Language Proficiency Scores:
Paper Based TOEFL (PBT): 550
Computer Based TOEFL (CBT): 215
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT):
Listening: 18
Reading: 21
Speaking: 23
Writing: 22
Total: 84
IELTS: 6.5
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS must also submit the following materials:
Additional Information
- All mail in application items may be sent to:
MET Computer Science Department
808 Commonwealth Avenue
Room 250
Boston, MA 02215
- Admissions Deadlines- The Department of Computer Science has rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year. International students requiring a visa are encouraged to submit all necessary documents at least six weeks prior to the semester start date.
- Admissions Decision– Applicants can typically expect to receive an admissions decision within two to four weeks.
- Transfer Credit– A maximum of two graduate-level courses (8 credits) from at a regionally accredited college or university will be accepted towards graduate degree requirements. In order for transfer credits to be approved they must not have been used towards a previous degree. You must submit a Transfer Credit Form.
- Courses– Current course offerings by semester are available on MyBU Student Portal
through the “Academics – University Class Schedule” tab (School:MET, Department:CS).
- Tuition– Current tuition rates may be found online.
- Financial Aid– Learn more about Graduate Financial Aid online or from the Graduate Financial Aid office at 617-358-3993.
For further information regarding admissions, please contact:
Kim Richards
Program Coordinator
kimrich@bu.edu
617-353-2566