(Last Updated On: January 2, 2026)

Students who decided to apply for the BU summer term can proceed to the official application at Boston University website from January 15, 2026 until the deadline set by Boston University. At the same time, students need to submit the internal application to SAO (21 Jan – 23 Feb 2026) to become a UM-nominated student. Only UM-nominated students will be eligible to compete for the UM sponsorship based on smart point or RC nomination.

Besides, students must enroll in a face-to-face/on-campus course(s) in order to be nominated by UM.

SAO Programme Code
US8

SAO Programme Type  
G3*

Programme Period
Session 2: June 29—August 7, 2026
(Students will not be nominated to Session 1 as the programme dates clash with UM exam dates.)

Quota
To be determined by the host university

Responsible Staff
Kaman Hoi (kamanhoi@um.edu.mo)

Official Website
https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-partner-students/

Estimated Programme Fee
https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-partner-students/enroll-now/estimated-expenses-financial-information/

English Requirement
https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-partner-students/english-proficiency/

  • English proficiency proof will not be requested if the student’s major is taught in English in previous years
  • Otherwise, please provide the English scores list on BU website.

Students are expected to have a good command of the English language to follow the lectures and participate actively in the discussions.

Visa Requirement
https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-college-students/visa-information/

To obtain a summer I-20 immigration document from Boston University, which is required to apply for the F-1 student visa, you must be a full-time student in the summer. Full-time means students have to enroll in at least 8 credits in one session.

Immunization Requirement
https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-partner-students/health-records-medical-insurance/

Students must have these immunizations to remain in compliance with University requirements. Immunizations include: measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); tetanus (must be Tdap vaccine); hepatitis B; (bacterial) meningitis; varicella; and tuberculosis testing, depending on country of origin.

Refund Policy
Please read through the refund policy before enrollment.

*SAO reserves the right to change the programme type/amount of sponsorship based on the actual expenses spent on the programme.