Boston University Merit Scholarship for Masters (BU MET): How It Works

Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked these Boston University merit scholarship details against BU Metropolitan College’s official pages.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College (BU MET) considers every domestic and international Masters applicant for its Merit Scholarship automatically. BU doesn’t publish an amount or deadline for it. Separately, the Bridge to Boston Scholarship gives up to $5,000 (five thousand US dollars) to admitted MET Masters students who enrol full-time on campus.

Boston University merit scholarship and Bridge to Boston

Rules for the Boston University merit scholarship

• Non-degree and certificate students aren’t eligible.
• You hear about it with your admission decision.
• It doesn’t carry over if you defer; BU re-evaluates deferred students.

Bridge to Boston is for admitted MET Masters students who enrol full-time (12 or more units) on campus and haven’t started classes. The page doesn’t say whether international students qualify, so ask BU.

Worked example

Daniel from Accra applies to a BU MET Masters with a strong academic record and three years of work experience. He doesn’t need a separate scholarship form; if the committee nominates him, he learns about the merit award with his admission decision. If he defers his start, BU will look at his file again. For visa costs, see our F-1 visa fee guide.

Checklist before you apply

• Check that your programme is a BU MET Masters, because certificate and non-degree students can’t get the award.
• Upload transcripts and a CV that show your grades and work experience clearly, since the committee uses both.
• After you get an offer, register for Bridge to Boston before your first semester if you’ll study full-time on campus.
• Finally, email BU MET admissions if you’re an international student and want to know about Bridge to Boston.

BU MET tuition and what a Boston University merit scholarship offsets

BU MET charges by the unit. For Fall 2026 to Spring 2027, graduate-level courses (600–999) cost $1,030 (one thousand and thirty US dollars) per unit. The MS in Computer Science needs 40 units, so tuition at that rate comes to about $41,200 (forty-one thousand two hundred US dollars) before fees. That’s our calculation, so check your programme’s exact cost.
Full-time students taking 12 or more units pay a flat $36,512 a semester instead, plus a $229 student services fee and a $295 health and wellness fee each semester.

Deadlines and English scores for international applicants

BU MET recommends TOEFL iBT 84, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115. These are recommended scores, not strict minimums.

Proof of funds for your I-20

To get an I-20, you must show you can pay for your first year. BU publishes $105,566 for nine months (2026/27), but that figure is for its Charles River Campus, so ask BU’s international office for the figure that applies to your MET programme. Once you have the I-20, see our F-1 visa fee breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the BU MET Merit Scholarship?

BU doesn’t publish an amount.

Do international students qualify for the Boston University merit scholarship?

Yes, for the merit scholarship. BU says it considers all domestic and international Masters applicants.

Can international students get Bridge to Boston?

BU’s page doesn’t say. It requires full-time, on-campus study (12+ units) and a separate application after admission, so ask BU MET directly.

Related guides: Western Illinois University scholarships, University of Missouri scholarships, University of Idaho graduate assistantships, Fulbright scholarship for international students and Harvard’s aid for international students.

Official sources

• Official page – BU MET merit scholarships
• Official page – Bridge to Boston Scholarship
• Official page – BU MET tuition and fees
• Official page – BU MET international application requirements
• Official page – BU MET Bridge to Boston Scholarship

Scholarship terms change. Always confirm with BU before you apply.