Early Consideration for Master’s Degree Program
As you prepare to enter your senior year at BU College of Engineering, you may be starting to plan for your life beyond your bachelor’s degree. If you are contemplating graduate school and advanced training, we would like to invite you to apply for Early Consideration for the Fall 2027 Master’s programs in the College of Engineering. You do not need to select early consideration when you submit your application. Your application will be reviewed by the Graduate Programs Office upon submission, and we will be able to flag your application as part of Early Consideration based on the documents you have uploaded and the educational history you have indicated on your application.
Applying through early consideration allows BU College of Engineering students to apply to the Master of Science or Master of Engineering programs by October 15th of their senior year. Early Consideration students will have an expedited review process with minimal required documents. All early consideration applicants who submit the application and all required documents by the deadline will have an admission decision by November 16th.
| Application Requirements | GPA 3.4 or higher -seeking scholarship | GPA 3.4 or higher – not seeking scholarship | All other BU students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online application | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Personal Statement | Yes | No | Yes |
| References | At least 1 (2 recommended) | No | 2 letters |
| BU Transcript | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CV/Resume | Yes | No | Yes |
| GRE scores | No | No | No |
| Application Deadline | October 15 | October 15 | October 15 |
The College of Engineering invites you to apply. The table above will help you navigate the requirements of the application. Students who have shown exceptional academic performance and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher at the end of their junior year are eligible for automatic admission to a master’s program.
All Boston University alumni will automatically receive the Double Terrier Scholarship, which covers 25% of tuition. Additional scholarships may be awarded beyond 25% based on merit.
All students who submit a complete application by the early consideration deadline of October 15, 2026 will receive a notification from the admissions committee by November 14, 2026. This decision will either be an offer of admission or a deferral to the Fall 2027 regular application review cycle.
We recommend getting your information ready for the application as soon as possible (including speaking with any faculty that you wish to provide a reference). The Fall 2027 application is currently open.
The Application Portal has requirements that our Early Consideration students will need to bypass. To assist you with the application process and for directions on how to request your application fee waiver, please visit our Application Instructions for Early Consideration page.
Congratulations on all you have accomplished thus far! We welcome you back and wish you the best of luck in your senior year.