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Boston University Rankings 2025

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

4.3 /5

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#31 in USA

#53 in MS in USA

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Private University
134 acre campus
Estd. 1839

Boston University Ranking

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Boston University Ranking Highlights
Boston University University Ranking
Boston University Course Ranking
Boston University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
Boston University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024
Boston University QS Ranking 2025
Boston University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Boston University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
Boston University Bloomberg Ranking 2024
Boston University Student Reviews

Boston University
Ranking Highlights

Recognized globally as a leading global enterprise, Boston University is dedicated to delivering academic excellence. The Boston University has recieved an A+ rating by Shiksha Grading.

Even though there are multiple global ranking metrics available for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading different is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving forward, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Boston University ranks #108, showing a downgrade from its previous ranking of #93 in 2024. Boston University also ranks #78 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, Boston University witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #71 in 2023. Furthermore, Boston University ranks #43 in US News 'National University' category in 2024.

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Boston University
University Ranking

Shiksha

#31

US News Ranking

#41

THE Ranking

#75

ARWU Ranking

#101

QS Ranking

#108

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Boston University
Course Ranking

Shiksha has graded Boston University streams, such as Law, Business & Management Studies, and Engineering with A+, A, and A grades, respectively. The availability of multiple rankings on the web can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.

When it comes to global level course rankings of Boston University, the Biomedical Engineering PG, Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools, Masters in Business Analytics, and Global MBA courses of the university rank well in the rankings by US News and QS. Its Biomedical Engineering PG program has been ranked at #10 by US News 2024. Additionally, Boston University ranks well for Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools course as well. According to US News 2024, the Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools course ranks at #14 in the 2024, whereas, in 2023, its ranking stood at #12.

In the rankings by QS Masters in Business Analytics 2024, Boston University ranks at #25. Know more about Boston University courses and subject rankings in the below article.

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Biomedical Engineering

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Biology

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Boston University
US News & World Report Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	70	73	– / –
National University	41	43	41
Best Graduate Law Schools	17	27	– / –
Best Graduate Medical Schools	36	32	– / –
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools	12	14	10
Biomedical Engineering PG	10	17	– / –
Computer Engineering PG	38	44	– / –
Electrical Engineering PG	41	45	– / –
Graduate Business School	51	50	– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG	49	41	– / –
UG Business	39	38	36
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering	32	– / –	29

Boston University
FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
GMBA	63	75	82

Boston University
QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
World University	108	93	108
Accounting and Finance	51	75	– / –
Biological Sciences	51	98	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	51	51	– / –
Engineering and Technology	193	182	– / –
Global MBA	33	39	35
Law and Legal Studies	101	92	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	27	25	27
Mathematics	101	107	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	201	251	– / –
Medicine	51	56	– / –
Performing Arts	51	51	– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	101	101	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	101	112	– / –
Politics	101	101	– / –
Sociology	101	101	– / –

Boston University
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
University	71	78	75
Arts and Humanities	126	126	– / –
Clinical and Health	48	41	– / –
Engineering	126	151	– / –
Law	83	90	– / –
Life Sciences	75	72	– / –
PG Business and Economics	54	65	– / –
PG Computer Science	101	91	– / –
Psychology	48	57	– / –

Boston University
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Universities	101	101	101
Law	25	32	– / –
Mathematics	201	401	– / –
Physics	101	101	– / –
Political Sciences	51	76	– / –
Sociology	44	42	– / –

Boston University
Bloomberg Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Best Business School USA	38	51	44

Boston University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Student Views

71% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.7

Value for money4

Public transportation4.9

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.6

Permanent Immigration3.7

Anonymous

Master of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems - Batch of 2025

4.5

Boston University is a bit expensive and the market is slow.

Tips: The city and the school are a bit expensive, and I would suggest that students have a clear or at least a vague idea of what they want to do. I would suggest they find a lab of interest and join as soon as possible. I personally got my allowance from my parents and did some parting on the campus as well.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at Boston University is very helpful. You can approach the faculty at all times. I also enjoyed the hands-on experience that some courses provided. It was fun to put what I had learned into practice. In addition, I found that the faculty was very diverse, which added to my overall experience.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are various companies that will offer to sponsor your visas. There are a variety of job roles and salary packages being offered. It totally depends on the role you are looking for. Although the market is a bit down we need to work on ourselves to stay different from others.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2024

An academically enriching experience with a vibrant campus life.

Tips: Boston University offers a rigorous academic experience, but it also provides plenty of support to ensure success. The faculty is deeply involved in research, and the university offers numerous opportunities for hands-on learning. It is important to be involved in student activities and clubs to make use of all the resources available. Moving to Boston was a cultural shift, especially adjusting to the colder weather and a different pace of life.

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Management Studies - Batch of 2024

3.5

The university is decent but very expensive.

Tips: Students should know that this course gives you a glimpse of the corporate culture here and the outline of all management courses. I can pursue it just to have some international experience. ROI is not great. It is too expensive for a one-year program. It is structured well and offers the opportunity to work with real-life clients.

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Management Studies - Batch of 2024

4.2

Expensive but worth it experience. It makes you grow and learn the art of thinking out of the box.

Tips: Students should know that there are scholarships, but mostly given to first-intake students. It's an expensive city but with a lot of diversity. There is a lot to do on campus and off campus, but international students don't mingle quicker to avail of those opportunities. BU is big on ice hockey, so if you are a true terrier, you have to watch all those games.

Likes (Student Life): The campus life is constantly happening and amazing. There are either professional or fun events happening somewhere, and the university makes sure that they are marketed well, plus there's free food and drinks. There is a BU pub on campus, and every Tuesday it is a random topic trivia night, and Wednesday is meant for karaoke nights.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are enough on-campus job opportunities, mostly revolving around the kitchen and food. For MSMS, we don't get a chance to be a teacher's assistant since it is a small programme and you are required to have completed the subject on campus before applying for the TA. But some people still worked at a maximum of 20 hours per week, but in my opinion, the pay is not that great.

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024Read more

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MPH Public Health and MBA Health Sector Management - Batch of 2024

4.3

Challenging yet rewarding journey of growth, adaptation, resilience and survival.

Tips: Students should know that the community here is pretty inclusive, but being an international student can make you feel homesick. One also struggles most with the first semester because of the stark change in the education pattern from India, where only one final exam decides your grade. Here, grading is based on your performance throughout the semester until a course is completed. So, you have to keep up with the assignments and group projects and meet the deadlines besides managing your daily chores and part-time jobs. Most group projects have a peer review where group members rate each other's contributions. This is done to ensure a fair share of work among the teammates so that one person doesn’t get heavily burdened with group work while another person can get away without doing anything. But after the first semester, you start becoming comfortable with this pattern and will start enjoying the practical way of work and education more than just mugging up things and writing in your exam and eventually forgetting. Here, some courses even have open-book exams, and it will be difficult to take if one is not aware of the subject matter, and the concepts of a particular subject must be clear to take the exam. Additionally, often you have to present to the whole class, so you have to come out of your comfort zone and hesitate to address a whole class. Every student gets scholarships, but the amount might vary with each student and also with each year. It is called a merit-based scholarship, and one is automatically considered for this without any separate application. Two years back they were giving around 20% scholarships of the total tuition fees, but gradually they have started to increase the amount as per the recent data, but it is always random. The university and the course are expensive. But the employment rate has been good so far, and this country definitely has a lot of opportunities but is also becoming very competitive at the same time.

Likes (Safety): Boston as a city is safe compared to other cities in the United States. They teach the MPH course on the medical campus, where you have to have card access to gain entry into any of the buildings. The Charles River campus is at the heart of the city at Commonwealth Avenue and it’s always crowded with students. Moreover, the Public Safety guys from the Boston University Police Department are always at work to ensure a safe and secure environment for all the students, faculty, and other staff. Boston University also runs its free shuttle service and it is very reliable so one can also avoid public transportation if they are unsure. However, in case of any kind of emergency, calling 911 always helps. So far, Boston is one of the most safest and student-friendly cities.

Dislikes (Value for money): Boston University no doubt holds a strong place for MPH candidates. But it is pretty expensive compared to the entry-level salaries one can get after graduating. Students are awarded scholarships but oftentimes it’s not sufficient to reduce the financial burden. So, if one has financial constraints they should reconsider applying to this school. One cannot expect to land a high-paying job right after graduation with an MPH from BU given the heavy investment.

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Arts in Statistics - Batch of 2025

3.7

Quite an adventure here.

Tips: My experience here has been a rollercoaster ride with a lot of twists and turns. There are a number of on-campus options and part-time opportunities such as research, tutoring, and on-campus stores among more. The professors are open and kind enough to help us out with doubts or questions. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read more

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Do I need any professional experience for admission to MS in Artificial Intelligence at Boston University?

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, professional experience is not required for admission to the MS in AI course at Boston. Students should have an undergraduate degree and a strong background in computer science. In addition to having a bachelor's degree in computer Science or a closely related discipline, applicants should have

Misha

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What are the prospects of doing Masters in Artificial Intelligence from Boston University?

Answered 3 weeks ago

A degree in Artificial Intelligence from Boston University positions graduates favorably in the job market. Boston University is known for its high employability rates. In the MS courses, students receive in-depth technical instruction in subjects like natural language processing, computer vision, a

Misha

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How prestigious is Boston University?

Answered 3 days ago

In the National Universities ranking 2025, Boston University ranking is #41. Furthermore, it is one of the only three universities in Boston and Cambridge named to the prestigious Association of American Universities. Also, BU is ranked #7 among the universities hosting the most international studen

Anya Aggarwal

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What ranking does Boston University's Master of Science in Management Studies programme hold?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Boston University's Master of Science in Management Studies (MSMS) programme is highly regarded for its academic excellence and industry relevance. While specific rankings for this programme may vary depending on the ranking body, Boston University's Questrom School of Business, which offers the MSM

Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Who are the top employers at Boston University?

Answered 3 days ago

As per the official facts, 94% of students found employment or placement in graduate programs, military service, and fellowships within 6 months of graduation. Some of the companies where the graduates of this university work are Amazon, Accenture, Apple, Deloitte, ESPN, IBM, Lockheed Martin, PwC, T

Chandra Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

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