Boston University

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institution in the world. The University has two campuses which are located in the heart of the Boston city. Although the Boston University was established in the year 1969 by the Massachusetts Legislature, it traces its roots back to the Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury, which was set up in 1839. It is the fourth largest private university in the United States of America and the city's second largest employer.

The Newbury Biblical Institute was asked to relocate to Concord after its establishment. The Institute moved to Boston in 1867and received a charter as the Boston Theological Institute. In 1869, three trustees of the Institute obtained a charter for the university to be called as Boston University . The Boston Theological Institute was absorbed as a part of Boston University in 1871 as the BU School of Theology. The Boston University has the following colleges and schools under it:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Communication
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• College of General Studies
• College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College)
• Goldman School of Dental Medicine
• Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
• Metropolitan College (Extended Education)

• School of Education
• School of Hospitality Administration
• School of Law
• School of Management
• School of Medicine
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work
• School of Theology
• University Professors Program

The Boston University offers more than 250 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and special degree programs. Some of them are in chemistry, cellular biophysics, creative writing, anthropology, economics, astronomy, English, bioinformatics, environmental science, linguistics, Italian studies, philosophy, music and a host of other subjects.

The Boston University has more than 3,000 experienced faculty members. The University provides services like medical care, educational resource center, a library, technology in the classroom, fellowships and scholarships, university service center and many others. The Boston University also has facilities for extended education and part-time study courses.

In order to gain admission in the Boston University, you need to fill the Common Application form and specify your area of study. You need to provide a valid e-mail address as well. Most computer based exams would require at least a score of 215 and paper based exams would require a score of 550. International students are not eligible or part-time study at the Boston University.