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Prospective Students

Resources

Get Information
We provide information in various formats for students interested in learning more about our programs. Besides this website, we feature "one-sheets" which describe our programs, as well as our academic year and summer catalogs, which are available by online request.

Program Dates are available here.

We also have a number of brochures which are available by request at 617-353-9888 or abroad@bu.edu.

Financial details for the programs are available which itemize program costs and personal living expenses.

Course descriptions and syllabi are available on this website for most of our programs.

To see which programs best fit your major, click here.

Meet With Us
We host information sessions on the Boston University campus, and schedule visits to campuses throughout the country. Check with your study abroad advisor and watch your campus newspaper to see when we will visit your school.

Application
Students who wish to apply to our programs can apply online.

Admissions Calendar
Review of applications will begin according to the following timetable.

Policy on Refunds
Download a copy of our refund policy.

Contact Us
Email: abroad@bu.edu
Telephone: 617-353-9888
Fax: 617-353-5402

US Mail:
International Programs
Boston University
888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02215

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Accepted Students

Acceptance Paperwork

Students who have been accepted into one of our programs will need to fill out Pre-Departure Paperwork. Upon acceptance we will email students with instructions on accessing the necessary pre-departure paperwork.

Program Dates are available here.

Program-Specific Pre-departure Meetings

Leaving and Returning — Mandatory for Boston University Students
All Boston University students who have been accepted or provisionally accepted to a study abroad or off-campus program offered through International Programs are required to visit the secure section of our website called “Leaving and Returning to Campus,” to ensure that they are familiar with the administrative aspects of study abroad and off-campus program participation.  This web page contains important information about program deposits, financial aid, registration, and housing.

US State Department Study Abroad Website
The US Department of State provides useful information for students and parents regarding country conditions, required documents, pre-trip preparations, health and safety, US missions abroad, emergencies, and emergency contact information.

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Graduates of Boston University's International Programs who choose to apply to another program are not required to pay the $50 application fee. You may even be able to re-use some of the pieces of your original application. Please contact the International Programs office at 617-353-9888 and ask to speak with the Records Department. We will evaluate your original application and let you know how to proceed in order to apply for a new program.

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