Boston University
2022-08-24
Boston University , referred to as BU, was founded in 1839, United States private university with its main campus located at Boston is located on the banks of the Charles River in downtown Boston, and the medical school campus is located in the Longwood Medical District, south of downtown Boston.
Boston University ranked in the 2022U.S. News World University Rankings No. 65 , 2022THE World University Ranking62 , 2022QS World University Rankings112 , 2021Academic Ranking of Shanghai Rankings of World Universities95 .
University facilities
Boston University has advanced facilities, especially the TV station BUTV10, the broadcasting center WTBU, the school magazine BU, which was established in 1989 and operated independently by students.  ;TODAY, Hotel (Howard Johnson), provides an excellent learning place for students of College of Communication and School of Hospitality Administration. In addition, Boston University also provides a complete accommodation environment. The Warren Tower dormitory building is one of the largest dormitories in the United States; Fitness & Recreation Center gym and Nickerson Field are good places for students to exercise Places; Mugar Library, GSU Student Activity Center, BU Theater, BU Bookstore Barnes & Noble, etc., are the perfect facilities that Boston University is proud of.
library
The Boston Library (Mugar Memorial Library) system consists of 23 Library with 2.5 million volumes, 45,264 In addition to a variety of periodicals and 4.6 million microform materials, it also has a large number of special issues, electronic information resources, and other non-textual materials. The Boston University library integrates teaching, learning, research and student life well, and there are also some more special materials, such as: relevant information on subject areas, course content, and the strengths and weaknesses of existing collections. , review of examination content identification, advice from students and teachers, etc. The library system continues to expand the number and scope of collections to meet the needs of courses and research.
African Studies Library
African Studies Library
The African Studies Library is extremely rich in material and is a source of information for scholars studying Africa, as well as individuals or non-academic organizations studying Africa.
Astronomy Library
Astronomy Library
The Astronomy Library is adjacent to the School of Astronomy. The library supports undergraduate and postgraduate research in astronomy, and collects and uses astronomy books and advanced genomics books, including space physics books, updates about 50 journals related to astronomy, and houses an exquisite astronomy book. map. It also supports engineering student research.
Beebee Communications Library
Beebe Communications Library
The Beebe Communications Library provides management information teaching and business management resources. The library's collections include publications and electronic material products covering business management, health care management, nonprofit management, business ethics, entrepreneurship, and information systems management.
Music Library
Music Library
Music Library is a collection of research and development support Western art music, music education, practice and Ethnomusicology< /a> performance agency. The library contains 20,000 books, 100 music journals, more than 100 videotapes, 5,000 different music websites, and more than 20 research guides. A collection of theoretical and research educational books is also housed in the Mugar Memorial Library.
Science and Engineering Library
Science and Engineering Library
The collection resources of the Science and Engineering Library are the school's main channel for research, teaching, and research related to the Charles River.
Medical Library
Medical Library
The Medical Library provides medical, dental, and hygiene-related materials to Boston Medical Center faculty, staff, and students.
Campus Environment
Boston University is located in the United StatesThe birthplace of the Independence Revolution Boston, the largest city in New England (New England), was the place where the English Puritans first landed in the New World. There are 56 colleges in this district, including Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other prestigious schools and many music and art colleges. Boston University has a convenient location, and there is a public transportation system MBTA in traffic, including subways, trams, buses, and trains.
Massachusetts's capital and largest city, Boston, has quite a few Historical monuments can be visited, and academic resources are also quite rich. Boston (Boston) is a city with the highest academic atmosphere and quite artistic and cultural atmosphere, and it is also an ancient port. Many well-known artists or cultural workers are from here. Boston University has taken advantage of its geography and has made countless excellent students in the bustling city.
The campus is quiet in the middle of the hustle and bustle, and the transportation is convenient. The subway crosses the campus, and Charles River is a A university with an ideal learning environment. The number of Chinese students studying at Boston University is increasing year by year. According to a 1995 survey, the number of Chinese international students ranked third among foreign students at Boston University, second only to Japan and Kuwait; and according to statistics in 2007, Chinese students have taken the first place among international students.
Subject teachers
Subject setting
Boston University not only has first-class teachers and equipment, but also has a sound subject system.
There are 16 colleges in the school:
- Boston University College of Communication (College of Communication)
- College of Fine Arts
- School of Education (Wheelock School of Education)
- College of General Studies
- School of Dentistry (Henry & Gold Man School of Dental Medicine)
- College of Engineering
- School of Law
- College of Arts and Science
- Questrom School of Business
- School of Medicine
- Metropolitan College
- School of Public Health
- School of Social Work
- School of Theology
- School of Hospitality Administration
- Pardee School of Global Studies
It includes more than 250 different departments and is a very complete comprehensive university.
advanced subjects
Communication: It enjoys a great reputation and has numerous outstanding alumni. It is the first university in the United States to offer public relations. (According to the College Factual: the second best undergraduate journalism school in the United States and the third best undergraduate journalism program in the United States)
Business: The School of Management has produced many well-known alumni, with Graduates are famous for their quality. In 2015, the original School of Management officially changed its name to Questrom School of Business.
Engineering: College graduates are welcomed by companies.
Economy: US news ranks 21st in the United States, and 2021QS world ranks 44th in the world.
Law: Ranked 20th in the United States, 2021QSworld ranks 51-100 globally.
Music: In 2014, it was selected as one of the 54 most outstanding music schools in the world by the authoritative American music magazine Musical America (in no particular order). [7]
Teaching advantage
Boston University is a good way for students to combine practice and theory to better understand and digest what they have learned. Students can find part-time jobs on campus at any time, and there are many more during the holidays. Internship opportunities. Every week, various lectures are held in the school for successful alumni or other successful people to talk about various matters needing attention in the professional field. In such lectures, students can better understand the professional background and social status. Of course, a variety of academic lectures can also help students understand the relevant knowledge.
Boston University is best known for its Study Abroad (study abroad) program. Every year, many students have the opportunity to go to Spain, Israel, Brazil, London, Paris, Sydney< /a>、Shanghai 、Los Angeles, New York, Washington and other places for study and internship. Students can learn the most effective expertise locally. For example, students at the Los Angeles School of Communication can learn the most advanced methods and techniques in the studio, and students at the London School of Art can learn the most authentic British culture. In this type of internship or study program students can learn a wealth of knowledge while broadening their horizons.
Boston University's curriculum is also very distinctive. Students in almost every college have to study social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities before taking professional courses. By studying these subjects, students can think more deeply, and also cultivate their interest to help them in their future life and work.
Boston University also requires each student to take a writing class, which is divided into different topics, involving literature, history, culture, science, etc. and even interesting topics such as Confucius and Boston and Eastern hero culture (martial arts). Students can explore ideas in writing class and practice their writing skills. Improving your writing skills is helpful for all academically and professionally.
Boston University fully combines large-class teaching with small-class teaching: generally simple basic courses adopt the large-class model, teachers teach knowledge in lectures with dozens of people, and teaching assistants review knowledge in discussions with dozens of people Key points and answers to questions; advanced classes and professional classes are generally small classes with more than a dozen people, and students can feel the feeling of elites in small classes.
World Ranking
2015U.S. News World University Rankings : No. 37
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Application Conditions
Start time: January and August every year
Age: 16-25 years old;
Education: High school or equivalent
IELTS: 7.0
TOEFL (IBT) score requirements: 84-100 (depending on the major)
TOEFL single subject minimum requirements:
College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education,/College of Engineering/College of Fine Arts/School of Hospitality Administration/Health ; Rehabilitation Sciences
Writing: 21
Speaking: 21
Reading: 21
Listening: 21
College of Communication/College of General Studies/School of Management
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