MSW Admissions
International Students
International students seeking admission to the Boston University School of Social Work should first take advantage of the social work training given in their own country and have some practical experience in a social work agency, if at all possible.
The application process for persons from other countries is necessarily more elaborate and time-consuming. Consequently, if a person feels he or she is eligible for admission, the applicant should write to the School as early as possible in the year prior to the anticipated September entry.
Applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for proof of English proficiency. A minimum score of 550 is required on the written test and a minimum score of 213 is required on the computer-based test. In addition, applicants are required to take the GRE, or the MAT. (Test scores for standardized tests are valid for five years.) An applicant currently living in the United States and whose first language is not English must also take the TOEFL in addition to the GRE or the MAT. For further information on the TOEFL, call 609-771-7760; the GRE, 800-GRE-CALL or 609-921-9000; and the MAT, 800-228-0752 or 210-299-1061; (see additional contact information on previous page).
Applicants from other countries should also obtain full and accurate information about requirements for entry into the United States, such as a statement of good health and proof of adequate financial support. Please visit the Boston University Office of International Students and Scholars (ISSO) website at http://www.bu.edu/isso/ for more information. Costs for the 2005/2006 academic year are estimated to be $45,719, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.
The School of Social Work has no scholarship funds or loan opportunities available to students from other countries.
For further information on admissions:
Admissions Office
Boston University
School of Social Work
264 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215-1403
617-353-3765 (voice/TTY)
Fax: 617-353-5612
busswad@bu.edu
