Boston University Courses and Fees 2026

Boston University offers 230+ undergraduate and graduate programs to international students. Some of the popular programs chosen by international students include MBA, MS in Computer Science, BS in Biomedical Engineering, and others. Application fees to apply at a university range between USD 80-125 / INR 7,354-11,491. 

Fees for international students at Boston University are:

• Graduate: USD 70,872-110,403 / INR 65.1 Lakhs-1 Crore
• MBA: USD 71,222 / INR 65.4 Lakhs
• Undergraduate: USD 69,870 / INR 64.2 Lakhs

The yearly living expenses for students living in Boston are USD 23,000 / INR 23.9 Lakhs. To manage these expenses, the university offers various scholarships to international students, like the BU Merit Scholarship for Juniors, Merit-Based Scholarships, and others, which offers the amount in the range of USD 1,000-35,000 / INR 91,933-32.1 Lakhs. 

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(USD 1 = INR 91.93 as on 7 March 2026; this conversion rate is used throughout the article)

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Boston University Application Fees

International students need to pay the following fees to Boston University to proceed with the application: 

• Graduate: USD 95 / INR 8,733
• MBA: USD 125 / INR 11,491
• Undergraduate: USD 80 / INR 7,354

Also Check in Details: Boston University Application Process

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Boston University Fees Payment

International students can pay tuition fees to Boston University via the following means:

• Flywire
• Convera Global Pay

Note: Usage of these options will result in a low exchange rate, and it allows quick crediting of fees to Boston University.

Fee payment by Sponsors:

• Students can pay fees via sponsors, third parties, companies, or the government.
• Sponsors must send an official sponsorship letter to Boston University before the payment deadlines.
• Sponsorship letter must contain an authorised signature, sponsorship period (dates), expenses which will be paid, billing address and contact details.
• Boston University will directly send an invoice to the sponsor.
• The student must pay the remaining fees not covered by the sponsor.

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Boston University Fees Payment Deadline

The table below mentions the deadlines for fee payment. Paying within the specific deadline can help avoid the late fee penalty.

Program	Fee Payment Deadline
Undergraduate Students	6 August 2026
Continuing Graduate Students (Except Metropolitan College)	6 August 2026
New Graduate Students	16 September 2026
Metropolitan College Students	16 September 2026
New Dental Students	15 July 2026
New Law JD Students	15 July 2026

Note:

• If any student does not pay fees, then action might be taken against him/her.
• Actions taken against students can include a late fee penalty if paid within the time bracket, as mentioned by Boston University.
• If further, the student does not pay fees within the given time bracket, then the following actions can be taken against the student: removal from the official class list, denied access to all the university’s services, and denial of permission to register for classes in the next semester.

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Boston University Late Fees Penalty for UG Students

The table below mentions the late fee penalty imposed on the undergraduate students who did not pay the fee before the deadline. There are various late fee penalty brackets, according to which students will be charged late fees.

Fee Payment Date	Late Fees Penalty
6 August 2026	No Late Fees
7 August – 2 September 2026	USD 150 / INR 13,790
3 September – 30 September 2026	USD 300 / INR 27,580
1 October – 31 October 2026	USD 400 / INR 36,773
1 November – 30 November 2026	USD 500 / INR 45,966
1 December 2026 or later	USD 600 / INR 55,160

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Boston University Late Fees Penalty for Graduate Students

The table below mentions the late fee penalty imposed on the Graduate students who did not pay the fee before the deadline. There are various late fee penalty brackets, according to which students will be charged late fees.

Fee Payment Date	Late Fees Penalty
16 September 2026	No Late Fees
17 September – 30 September 2026	USD 300 / INR 27,580
1 October – 31 October 2026	USD 400 / INR 36,773
1 November – 30 November 2026	USD 500 / INR 45,966
1 December 2026 or later	USD 600 / INR 55,160

Note: 

• Students need to settle their accounts (Pay their fees) before being allowed access to their respective on-campus residences.
• Students can pay fees up to 5 pm on 6 August 2026 for undergraduate programs and similarly up to 5 pm on 16 September 2026 for graduate programs to avoid late fees. 

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Boston University Fees Instalment

International students are eligible for a fee payment plan (fee instalment) given they apply within the deadlines mentioned below:

• Fall 2026: First week of August 2026
• Spring 2027: Mid-December 2026

Note: International students need to have a US bank account to avail a monthly payment plan for fee payment. Students need to make an initial down payment at the time of enrollment. Then, on the 20th of every month amount is deducted from the US bank account. The student is eligible to make 5 monthly instalments during each semester.

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Boston University Other Costs

The other costs incurred by the students while studying at Boston University are as follows:

• SHIP (Student Insurance Health Plan): USD 3,538/ INR 3.2 Lakhs
• Dental Insurance: USD 478 / INR 43,947
• Graduate Student Service Fee: USD 219 / INR 20,134 per semester
• Health Services and Wellness Fee: USD 282 / INR 25,927 per semester
• Community Service/Program Fee: USD 50-77 / INR 4,597-7,079 per semester
• Orientation Program Fee: USD 355 / INR 32,638 (one-time fee)

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Cost of Living in Boston

The table below mentions the yearly living expenses for international students living in Boston. It can be USD 26,085 / INR 23.9 Lakhs. 

Expenses Type	Cost Per Year (USD)	Cost Per Year (INR)
Housing	USD 12,790	INR 11.7 Lakhs
Food	USD 7,180	INR 6.6 Lakhs
Personal Expenses	USD 1,455	INR 1.3 Lakhs
Transportation	USD 630	INR 57,918
Books and Supplies	USD 1,000	INR 91,933
Others	USD 3,085	INR 2.8 Lakhs

Also Check in Detail: Cost of Living in the USA 

Tips for Budget Management for Students at Boston University:

• Students of Boston University can get a discount on entry at various places like Museum of Fine Arts.
• Students can use the Smart Money 101 website, which gives tips, webinars and notes to manage personal finances.
• Many cell phone carriers, banks, gyms, and other services offer discounts to students.
• If a student runs out of finances, Boston University offers various food support financial schemes.
• Boston University also has student emergency funds, which help students during their temporary financial distress. It helps students with housing, utility bills, medical expenses, and textbooks.
• Financial assistance schemes of Boston University are the Terrier Meal Share Program, Supporting Food Needs, and the Student Emergency Assistance Fund Request. 

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Boston University Scholarships

The table below states the scholarships offered by Boston University to international students. 

Scholarships	Eligibility	Amount Offered
BU Merit Scholarship for Juniors	First year undergraduate students with a minimum 3.5 on a 4.0 GPA (85%)	USD 3,000 / INR 2.7 Lakhs
Provost’s Scholars Award	Second-semester students with a 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA (80%)	USD 1,000 / INR 91,933
Merit-Based Scholarships	Good academic grades in a graduate course in arts or science	USD 20,000 / INR 18.3 Lakhs
Boston University Alumni Master's Scholarship	Alumni students enrolled in an engineering graduate course	25% of graduate tuition fees
Excellence in Communication Scholarship	Good academic record in a graduate program related to communication	USD 31,000-35,000 / INR 28.4-32.1 Lakhs

Also Check in Detail: Boston University Scholarships for International Students

International students applying to Boston University need to prepare themselves financially. There are options for paying through a third party, but it should be checked in advance with the sponsor regarding the payment. To manage finances, the university also offers various scholarships and has given details regarding budget management while studying at Boston University.