Boston University is a world-renowned comprehensive research-based institution, as well as the third largest private institution in the United States. It has a very high status and influence in the academic community, and is even known as a paradise for students.
Founded in 1839, the university is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Patriot League, North America’s leading universities.
Let’s take a look at the requirements for Chinese students to apply to Boston University.
1. Basic requirements for Chinese students to study at Boston University: (1) Language requirements:
Generally, both TOEFL and IELTS scores can be applied. The total score of TOEFL should not be less than 90, and it is recommended that the total score of TOEFL should not be less than 100, or even 110. In addition, the four individual parts of listening, speaking, reading and writing should not be less than 20.
Failure to meet any of the school’s requirements is considered as failure to meet the school’s admission criteria;
A minimum IELTS score of 7.00.
(2) Performance requirements: Here, the performance mainly refers to the GPA of high school or undergraduate. To apply for undergraduate programs, students are required to provide an average score of no less than 3.3 in the three years of high school.
Some popular majors may require students to have at least 3.5 credits.
(3) Age requirements: Boston University has an age limit for international students who apply for undergraduate courses. They must be between 16 and 25 years old. Being too young or too old will affect the health of the former.
Application time: Boston University has two application opportunities each year, which are autumn and spring. According to the school opening time, the application deadline is mainly from February to April and September to October.
There are relatively few majors to choose from during the summer, when applications may still be accepted.
Step 1: Take the standardized tests, including the TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and GMAT.
Step 2: Go to the school’s official website and check the information about the school and the major you are applying for.
Step 3: Provide high school transcripts as required by the school. Transcripts must be in English and Chinese.
Step 4: Prepare documents, including proof of financial guarantee, letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume and other documents.
Step 5: Formally submit the application to the school and pay the application fee, which is about $70~ $85.
Step 6: Receive the admission letter. Step 7: Apply for a visa and go through the entry and exit formalities.
Three undergraduate specialties of Boston university, Boston university undergraduate courses is very wide, involving various fields, mainly including Spanish, Portuguese, English, art, communication, art education, interdisciplinary research, media arts, visual arts, drama, chemistry, journalism, statistics, mathematics, physics, biology, special education, primary education,
Early childhood education, Earth science, Marine biology, etc.
Major Ranking: Boston University has a great international status and influence. In the 2018 World University Rankings, it was selected as the 39th best comprehensive university in the world by us news.
In addition, the institute of at least seven of the 10 colleges in the professional rankings in the front of the plane, can have such a position is very good, and in this 7 colleges and universities, the school of business, college of engineering, school of medicine and law among the top 50, the art college and education college within 100, respectively.
(1) Language requirements: Boston University has strict language requirements for international students. The total score of TOEFL must be at least 84, and the reading, speaking, listening, and writing must be at least 21,18,23, and 22, respectively.
Ielts must have a total score of 7.0. Some popular majors require higher scores, such as law, English teachers and public health. Toefl and IELTS must have a total score of 100 and 7.0 respectively.
(2) Academic requirements: To apply for postgraduate studies, students are required to complete a 4-year undergraduate program in China and obtain a bachelor’s degree;
Students are also required to provide a four-year or final two-year GPA of at least 3.0, as well as a GRE score.
Of course, if the student is applying for a course, the GMAT score will be required.
Application materials: 1. Scanned copy of the first page and visa page of the student’s passport. If the student does not have a passport or the passport is in the process of processing, the student can also use the copy of the front and back of his/her ID card or the copy of his/her birth certificate instead.
2. Standardized test transcripts, including TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.
3. Notarized copy of the highest diploma and degree certificate.
4. Personal statement, recommendation letter, resume, honor certificate, health certificate, deposit certificate.
If you are already working, you will need to provide proof of your work.
