The number of international students at BSU has doubled in the 2021-2022 academic year. More than 200 international students from 27 countries applied to BSU during the current year. By comparison, BSU hosted international students from 15 countries during the last academic year.

The investment and modernization of education at BSU has seen it become a more popular choice for international students looking to study abroad. BSU ranked within the top universities on The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.