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Boston University was founded in 1839 as a private research university located in Boston, Masachussetts, USA. The university has a campus size of 140 acres and the campus address is located at Commonwealth Ave, Boston, Masachussetts 02215, United States. Boston University has three campuses in Charles River, the Medical Campus and the Fenway Campus.
Boston University Campus Overview
Currently, Boston University has more than 37,000 students including over 17,000 undergraduate and more than 18,000 postgraduates as well as 455,000 alumni members worldwide. It also has more than 500 student clubs, shows and lectures, a state-of-the-art fitness center, fitness recreation and athletic activities. Some of the student facilities offered by Boston University are given as follows:
- Housing and Residential Life- Boston University has more than 11,000 students living in 150 residences on the main campus, the Residence Life team at the university has managed one of the largest and most complex residence life programs at any university in the nation.
- Dining- The Dining Services at Boston University offers 4 residence dining rooms along with 28 retail eateries including Mobile and Pick Up Order through the GrubHub Campus Dining. The Dining Centre at the university offers a range of meal plans for students living on and off-campus.
- Center for Career Development- The Center for Career Development at Boston University fouses on engaging the students and alumni with innovative, accessible as well as inclusive programming. The career support is a community of career offices including both specialized and general.
Other Boston University Campus Details
Some of the other campus details of Boston University are given as follows:
| Campus Name | Details |
|---|---|
| BU Medical Campus | Known to have the Boston Medical Center and the Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center |
| BU Fenway Campus | The campus was acquired when after BU had merged with Wheelock College. |
Boston University Athletics
The Department of Athletics at Boston University and has 600 student athletes who are competing at the highest level of college athletics in 24 NCAA Division I varsity sports. The university is known to be a member since the year 2013 by aligning with a range of colleges and universities that share Boston's core values.
Boston University Housing Costs
The Housing Costs for International Students at Boston University during the academic year 2024-25 are given as follows:
Type of Residence |
Residence |
Total |
|---|---|---|
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Traditional-Style |
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| Double, triple, quad room (standard minimum rate) | $12,180 | $19,020 |
| Multiple-occupancy room in suite | $12,960 | $19,800 |
| Multiple-occupancy room in a suite in 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, 610 Beacon Street, Kilachand Hall, Campus Center |
$13,930 | $20,770 |
| Double room in suite in 33 Harry Agganis Way | $15,380 | $22,220 |
| Single without a private bath | $15,990 | $22,830 |
| Single room in suite in 33 Harry Agganis Way | $17,630 | $24,470 |
| Single with private bath | $17,170 | $24,010 |
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APARTMENT-STYLE |
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| Apartment with two or more students | $16,240 | $16,240 |
| Single room in an apartment | $19,540 | $19,540 |
| Single room in a four-person apartment in Student Village (10 Buick Street and 33 Harry Agganis Way) | $21,020 | $21,020 |
| Single room in a two-person apartment in Student Village (10 Buick Street and 33 Harry Agganis Way) | $21,680 | $21,680 |
| Apartment with one student | $21,690 | $21,690 |
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4.2/5(6 Reviews)Established in the year 1839, the Boston University campus is located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. With a campus size is 134 acres, the total number of international students at Boston University is 9,742. The streams offered at the university are Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, etc. Additionally, Boston University offers courses across various specializations, such as Computer Science, Finance, General Medicine, Energy/Energy Systems, EHS, etc. The faculty-to-student ratio at the university is 1:10.
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Boston University accommodation
- Boston University offers a guaranteed accommodation facility to all its freshmen students
- Traditional-style residences feature several different room types: single, double, triple, and quad. Ba
- Boston University offers a guaranteed accommodation facility to all its freshmen students
- Traditional-style residences feature several different room types: single, double, triple, and quad. Bathrooms are either shared on a floor or located within a room or suite
- Apartment-style residences offer single- or multiple-occupancy bedroom apartments, all with bathrooms and kitchens
- It offers meal plans to the students residing at Boston- 14-Plus, 330, 250, and Kosher Plans
Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:USD 16240
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Meal Expense- PG meals expenses:USD 6836
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- The average rent is 1050 to 1150 USD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- Amenities include On-Site Laundry and Washer
- The average rent is 1050 to 1150 USD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- Amenities include On-Site Laundry and Washer / Dryer Connections
- All-inclusive rent covering electric, water, cable, trash & recycling
- Towels and bed linen are included in the rent along with a free monthly cleaning service in most of the apartments
Charles River Campus ratings & reviews
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- Friendly
- Academically oriented
- Fun loving
- 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Boston University FAQs on Campus
Q: How large is Boston University campus?
Boston University campus size is 140 acres. At the campus of the university, there are 343 buildings, 800+ classrooms, and 13 libraries. The university offers 300+ courses. The student body at the university is 37,000+. Out of this, 17,700+ are UG students and 18,400+ are Graduate and Professional students. The faculty at the university is 4,300+.
Q: What are the various courses offered at Boston University?
Boston University offers more than 300 academic programs. A few of the UG majors are Chemistry, Data Science, Economics, Health Science, Graphic Design, etc. Some of the graduate programs that are offered by this university are MBA, MS in CS, MS in Financial Management, MS in Artificial Intelligence, and MS in Business Analytics, etc.
Q: How much does it cost to study MBA at Boston University?
Boston University MBA fees vary from INR 48 L to INR 73 L for first-year. The table below includes the complete first-year cost of studying MBA at the university:
Fees components | Amount (for 1 year) |
|---|---|
Tuition & fees | INR 55,76,279 |
Hostel & Meals | INR 19,30,411 |
Insurance | INR 2,74,339 |
Application fees | INR 10,455 |
Books & Supplies | INR 1,31,649 |
University Fees | INR 1,09,234 |
Personal | INR 2,75,343 |
Total approximate fees | INR 83,07,710 |
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Q: Where is the main campus of Boston University located?
The main campus of Boston University is at Charles River. BU main campus spans the Kenmore/Fenway, Allston, and South End neighbourhoods of Boston and offers many resources for you to explore and use. It offers more than 300+ courses through its 17 schools and colleges. Additionally, BU offers over 80+ study-abroad programs.
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