BU as this had the best research labs and faculties in my field in USA
Course Curriculum
The curriculum gives a wholesome knowledge of bioinformatics with skills and hands on practice. The TAs and faculties are very helpful.
Exams
Good academic background, GRE(optional), TOEFL(min 84), CV, SOP, LOR, unofficial transcript, degree. MY TOEFL was -84.
Placement
Post study are either PhD or placement. Placement rate is 97% for my department and the 86% of overall BU. It is very reputed university with good alumni network.
Events
Campus life is not as expected mainly and only because of Covid. Most classes are online
Scholarship
No separate process. Merit based scholarship of $15,000
Faculty
All faculty is from very esteemed universities like MIT, Harvard etc. All are involved in very promising and hot topic concepts and areas.
Hostel
I live in off campus private room in shared apartment. The rent is 600$. The utilities in total are around $30-40