Founded in 1932 as Boise Junior College, Boise State University is a public, metropolitan research university. In 1969, the college was brought into the state system of higher education as Boise State College. The Graduate College was established in 1971 and the creation of new graduate programs in 1974 led to the designation of the institution as Boise State University. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Be its innovative research and academic courses or rapid development and re-conceiving higher education, Boise State University is a pioneer in the U.S. and all around the world. Their sprawling metropolitan campus is situated on the backside of the Boise River, just minutes away from Boise – the capital and largest city in Idaho.
The campus also houses more than 26,000 students from states across the nation and above 60 foreign countries. Boise is the quintessential college town that abounds with art and culture, sports, adventure, and enthralling nigh-life. Other notable campus features include the Albertsons Library as well as the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts seats 2000 persons in the main performance hall and holds a range of fine arts performances, which include concerts, Broadway in Boise series, and other functions. The Micron Center for Materials Research was set up as a $25 million contribution from Micron Technology, which has its head office in Boise.
Boise State University is designated as a doctoral research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At Boise State, students can study public health, raptor research, musical performance, educational technology, hydrologic sciences, civil engineering, or close to 200 other topics. The university offers 12 doctoral degrees, 68 master’s degrees, 24 graduate certificates, 90 bachelor’s degrees, 4 associate degrees, and 37 undergraduate certificates. The university offers excellent under-graduate learning and an encouraging graduate school, which refines the growth of students, be it on a personal or career level. Inside eight of its academic colleges, like the Graduate College and the Honours College, it presents a diverse range of degree programs that enrich the overall success of a student, creativity and modernism, long-term education, and community involvement.
Some of the notable alumni of BSU are Steve Appleton, Ralph Peterson, Butch Otter, Mike O’Callaghan, Michael Hoffman, Jerry Hannifin and Graham DeLaet.
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 16.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA
- Duration - 22 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 16.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 16.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1250, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 16 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 16.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelors of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1450, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 15.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Biology
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 16.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1250, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 15.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 4 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 3 Courses | SAT - 1250-1450 IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 68 & Above |
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 85 - 95 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 4 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 16.8L USD 22,890 |
| BE/Btech - 3 Courses | 4 Years | INR 15.8L - 16L USD 21,530 - 21,804 |
| MBA - 1 Course | 22 Months | INR 16.8L USD 22,890 |
