All programs combine advanced technical work with leadership and management skills, and include a practicum requirement\u2014a resume-building project, clinical, research, or design opportunity that is the basis for demonstrating competency and experience.<\/p>\n
The Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 applications are currently open.<\/b><\/p>\n
All applications must be submitted in full and the application fee is to be paid by the application deadlines listed below.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>GRE requirements vary by program. See ‘Application Requirements’ below.<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u00a0<\/span>do not<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>accept PhD applications for the Spring semester. All applicants to the College of Engineering are required to submit the following credentials:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n GRE requirements differ between programs. Please read the information below carefully. If you are unsure if you are required to submit GRE scores, please email enggrad@bu.edu<\/a>. Applicants to the PhD in Materials Science & Engineering Fall 2027:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The GRE is optional for applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. Applicants who already have scores are encouraged to submit them.<\/p>\n Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. with a lower GPA or from a school that the Division of Materials Science & Engineering may not be familiar with may benefit from providing strong GRE scores.<\/p>\n Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from a U.S. institution are not required to submit GRE scores.<\/p>\n Applicants to the MEng and MS in Systems Engineering for Spring 2027 & Fall 2027:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The GRE is optional for applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. Applicants who already have scores are encouraged to submit them.<\/p>\n Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. with a lower GPA or from a school that the Division of Systems Engineering may not be familiar with may benefit from providing strong GRE scores.<\/p>\n Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree from a U.S. institution are not required to submit GRE scores.<\/p>\n Applicants to the MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering for Spring 2027 & Fall 2027:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The GRE is optional for applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. Applicants who already have scores are encouraged to submit them.<\/p>\n Applicants who earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S. with a lower GPA or from a school that BU Electrical & Computer Engineering may not be familiar with may benefit from providing strong GRE scores.<\/p>\n Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree from a U.S. institution are not required to submit GRE scores.<\/p>\n Applicants to the Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) for Spring 2027 & Fall 2027:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n All applicants to the Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) are required to submit the GRE regardless of where they earned their degree. HOW TO SUBMIT OFFICIAL GRE RESULTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Scores should be reported electronically from ETS to: Boston University, College of Engineering<\/strong>, institutional code 3087<\/strong>. No department code is required, but you may use dept. code “99” if necessary.<\/p>\n A GRE score is valid for five years. The five-year expiration date is based on January for Fall applicants and October for Spring applicants. For example, if an applicant is applying for Fall 2027 a GRE test taken prior to January 2022 is expired.<\/p>\n GRE Subject tests are not required.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Language Proficiency Testing: <\/strong>International students are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) that meet our minimum requirements<\/a>, unless otherwise waived<\/a>. We do not accept Duolingo scores.<\/strong><\/span> Applicants should take either the TOEFL iBT<\/a> or the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n We do not accept the TOEFL ITP Plus for China test. We do not accept the TOEFL Essentials test.<\/p>\n Applicants who are unable to take the TOEFL may submit results from IELTS<\/a>, or the IELTS Indicator<\/a> (at home test).<\/p>\n Applicants submitting IELTS Indicator scores should contact enggrad@bu.edu<\/a> with the subject line “ATTN: IELTS Indicator Results\u201d before submitting scores from the IELTS Indicator<\/a> (at home test).<\/b><\/p>\n How to Report your scores:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n TOEFL<\/u><\/b>: If submitting a TOEFL<\/a> test, please select Boston University, College of Engineering, institutional code 3087<\/b>, as a recipient for official reports. No department code is required, but you may use dept. code “99” if necessary. We require a minimum of 90 overall on the TOEFL or 4.5 for the new TOEFL iBT score report starting in January 2026.<\/p>\n IELTS<\/u><\/b>: Please contact the test center directly where you took the IELTS<\/a> test and request that your official test scores be sent electronically using the IELTS system. All IELTS test centers worldwide are able to send scores electronically to our institution. We are looking for at least a 7.0 on the IELTS.<\/p>\n E-download Account Name: Boston University Graduate Programs<\/b><\/p>\n Please be sure to report your IELTS TRF number in the application (in Standardized Tests or in Additional Documents).<\/p>\n TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years.<\/i> For example, a student applying for Fall 2027 must have taken the test after January 1, 2025.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) curriculum begins with courses building on Calculus I concepts. To ensure students are adequately prepared for the program coursework, LEAP applicants are required to have completed Calculus I at an accredited college or university <\/span>prior to starting the program<\/strong>. Please note that any Calculus I courses designated as “Calculus I for non-STEM majors” or\u00a0 “Calculus I for humanities majors” will NOT count since they will not adequately prepare students for the LEAP curriculum. To learn more about the courses that satisfy this requirement, please visit our LEAP FAQ’s page here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Courses completed more than five years before matriculation<\/strong> will not fulfill this requirement and will need to be repeated.<\/p>\n The Graduate Programs Office highly encourages applicants to complete this course prior to applying to LEAP. <\/span>If you have specific questions about this requirement, please contact the Graduate Programs Office at enggrad@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n If you are not a citizen of the United States or do not hold official United States Permanent Residency status and you are interested in admission to Boston University, please review our International Students page<\/a>.<\/p>\n We encourage all of our students to review our deadlines and know what is required and when it should be submitted.<\/p>\n Your legal name should be used for all of your application materials including GRE scores, TOEFL \/ IELTS scores, and supporting credentials. If you have a former name or name discrepancy, please notify the GPO office.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Applicants that would like to request a fee waiver may do so by emailing enggrad@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\nFall 2027 Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nWe\u00a0<\/span>do not<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>accept applications for the Spring semester to the following programs: MEng Biomedical Engineering and MS Biomedical Engineering.<\/p>\nApplication Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Application fee of $95<\/h3>
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)<\/h3>
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Personal Statement<\/h3>
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CV\/Resume<\/h3>
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Unofficial Transcripts<\/h3>
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References<\/h3>
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TOEFL or IELTS score report\u2014International Students ONLY (with Non-US Degree)<\/h3>
Calculus Requirement, for the Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) only<\/h3>
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Course List<\/h3>
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All applications must be submitted through our online application system.<\/h3>
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Complete vs. Incomplete?<\/h3>
\nThe Graduate Programs Office will initially review all applications to confirm they are complete. A complete application will contain all of the required credentials listed above. If documents are missing, your application will be incomplete and will not be reviewed until the required credentials have been received. The Graduate Programs Office will notify everyone via email when their application is complete; please do not assume your application is complete until you receive that email.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nFee Waiver Codes<\/h3>
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