BUMaster of Science in Systems EngineeringBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 15, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Recommended maximum 1,500 words.

Resume

Include relevant work/research experience, activities, honors, publications, and other supporting creative work.

Recommendation letters x 2

Minimum of two letters; maximum of three may be submitted online.

University-level transcripts

Unofficial acceptable at application from each college/university listed; official degree-conferring transcript required upon enrollment.

Academic: Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or equivalent; high undergraduate scholarship expected. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; College of Engineering minimum if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; College of Engineering minimum for the 1–6 scale from Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; College of Engineering minimum if English proficiency proof is required.
GRE: Optional (see policy); Optional for applicants whose bachelor's degree was earned outside the U.S. (encouraged if GPA is lower or institution is less familiar to the department). Not required if bachelor's or graduate degree was earned from a U.S. institution. Institution code 3087.

Historical admission data is not published.