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Bentley University

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Bentley University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Bentley University is a university in Waltham, Massachusetts, with undergraduate and graduate study focused on business and arts and sciences. It suits applicants who want a broad business offer, plus a smaller set of arts and sciences options, at a U.S. university.

  2. What you can study

    Bentley has one undergraduate school with 17 business majors and 14 arts and sciences majors, plus 39 minors. Graduate study includes five master's degrees, an MBA with eight disciplines, and three PhD programs. Example programme areas include Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising / Public Relations, Aerospace Engineering, Anthropology, Art, Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, and Biotechnology.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the requirements for the degree level they want. Confirm the required documents, application deadlines, English-language requirements, and any programme-specific entry rules on the official website before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Waltham, Massachusetts will add to your budget, so plan separately for housing, food, transport, and personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, document requirements, housing options, and how your previous qualifications will be assessed.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Bentley sits in a very crowded market. Its main distinction is the mix of business majors, arts and sciences majors, minors, and graduate options rather than a very large subject catalogue.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Bentley University

What type of university is Bentley University?

Bentley University is a university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.

What undergraduate study options does Bentley offer?

Its undergraduate school offers 17 business majors and 14 arts and sciences majors, plus 39 minors.

What graduate programmes does Bentley offer?

Its graduate school offers five master's degrees, an MBA with eight disciplines, and three PhD programs.

Does Bentley publish tuition fees here?

No tuition fee range is given. Confirm the current fee with the admissions office on the official website.

Overview

Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Bentley has one undergraduate school which offers 17 business majors and 14 arts and sciences majors, as well as 39 minors. Its graduate school offers five master's degrees, an MBA with eight disciplines, and three PhD programs.

Programs at Bentley University

5 programs across 2 study levels.

PhD / Doctorate

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

MS Accounting

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Master's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

MS Finance

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Master's Degree Business & Management

MS in Management

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Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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