Thank you for your interest in attending Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET)! On this page you will find important information about financing your education at BU.
International graduate students are not eligible for scholarships or federal financial assistance, but may consider applying for graduate assistantships or private loans after being offered admission.
Tuition
View the full-time status tuition rates and how to pay.
If you are planning to study at BU MET on an F-1 visa, you will need to maintain full-time status (at least 12 credits). Please note that if you are studying online you do not need to maintain full-time status. Additional charges apply to all students enrolled in more than 18 credits.
Estimated Cost of Study
International students are required by the University to demonstrate that they are able to fund all tuition, fees, books, and living expenses throughout the duration of their studies. To do this, each student or sponsor (person funding the student’s education) must submit financial documentation in the form of an official letter or statement from a bank or financial institution. The document must show the availability of funds to cover the estimated total cost corresponding to the program of study.
Review the Estimated Cost of Graduate Study over a 9-month period (fall and spring) or a 12-month period (fall, spring, and summer).
Graduate Assistantships
Assistantships are available for Metropolitan College graduate students through individual academic departments or programs. Contact information for individual academic departments may be found on the Graduate Assistantships page.
Credit-Based Loans for International Students
Boston University Financial Assistance provides detailed information on Credit-Based Loans Available to International Students.
EducationUSA
If you need assistance navigating the application process, securing funding, or obtaining a visa, we highly recommend contacting EducationUSA, a US Department of State network of advising centers across the world whose primary goal is to assist international students who are interested in studying in the States.
Visit or contact your local EducationUSA Advising Center for more information.