BU Wheelock is Boston University's school of education. It formed in 2018, when the old Wheelock College, founded by Lucy Wheelock in 1888, merged into BU's School of Education. Students study teaching, educational policy, counselling, language education and human development on the Charles River Campus along Commonwealth Avenue. Most international students come for a master's or doctorate.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Official website: bu.edu
Boston University
2018, merging Wheelock College into BU
Charles River Campus, Boston
$50,000 – $70,000
Full-time study at Boston University rates
$20,000 – $26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on bu.edu before you apply.
EdM Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
EdM Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
EdM Human Development and Education
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
EdD Education
DoctorateDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 95
BS Education and Human Development
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Education research and teacher training inside a large research university.
Programmes in language education, policy and child development.
Direct links to Boston's public schools and education nonprofits.
Graduates teach, lead schools and work in education policy in the US and back home.
TESOL graduates teach English and train teachers internationally.
Graduates can work in the US on OPT after finishing.
Undergrad
BU undergraduate deadlines
Postgrad
Varies by programme
BU's campus runs in a long strip along Commonwealth Avenue beside the Charles River, and the Green Line B branch stops outside the main buildings. Kenmore Square and Fenway Park are at the eastern end.
Boston is compact and walkable, with dozens of universities and a large student population. It's expensive, especially rent, and winters are snowy, but internships and public transport are easy.
Form I-20 issued by Boston University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Master's and doctoral programmes usually have deadlines between December and March for fall entry. Some master's programmes admit on a rolling basis after the priority date. Undergraduates apply through BU's main deadlines.
Most programmes start in September. A few master's programmes also accept students for January or summer.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Boston University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
The TESOL, educational leadership and human development master's are popular with international students. You need a bachelor's degree, a statement of purpose and references. BU generally asks for IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 95; the GRE is usually not required.
BU Wheelock offers partial merit scholarships to some master's students. Doctoral students are often funded through the programme. Check the school's financial aid pages when you apply.
