Rankings
How every major ranking places Boston University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & clinical health | 54 | $101,676 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 50 | $73,024 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 46 | $73,024 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 37 | $73,024 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 37 | $73,024 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 31 | $73,024 | See → |
| Social sciences | 22 | $73,024 | See → |
| Business & management | 21 | $73,024 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 18 | $73,024 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 17 | $73,024 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 16 | $73,024 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 15 | $73,024 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 14 | $73,024 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $73,024 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 3 | $73,024 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $73,024 | See → |
Costs and entry
17 courses mention scholarships. 13 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Boston University
The job market for Boston University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Boston University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $73,024 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $101,676, education & teaching $73,024.
How is Boston University ranked?
Boston University is ranked #88 by QS (2026), #76 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Economics & Econometrics (#23) and Development Studies (#41).
What IELTS score does Boston University need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (5 of the 12 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Boston University offer?
385 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are medicine & clinical health (54), education & teaching (50) and humanities & languages (46).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Boston University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.