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Lesley University

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Lesley University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the United States. It suits applicants who want a U.S. university with a teaching-focused origin and a campus in the Boston area.

  2. What you can study

    Lesley University was founded to educate teachers. It is also a university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but the programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so confirm the current subject areas and degrees on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and whether any programme-specific conditions apply. Because detailed admissions rules are not published here, confirm the exact process and required materials with the admissions office on the university website.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish tuition fees in the available information; confirm the current cost with the admissions office. As with most U.S. universities, you should also budget separately for living costs, health insurance, books, and other student 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, transcript evaluation, English-language proof if required, and housing arrangements directly with the university.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Lesley is a smaller-profile option with a clear education-related origin and a location in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That makes it more relevant to applicants looking for a U.S. university in a major academic city than to someone choosing by published size, fees, or broad subject range, because those details are not provided.

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 — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Lesley University

Where is Lesley University located?

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

What type of institution is Lesley University?

It is a private university.

When was Lesley University founded?

It was founded in 1909.

Was Lesley University originally open to all students?

It was originally founded as a women’s college; male students were admitted beginning in 2005.

Overview

Lesley University is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1909 to educate teachers. Originally founded as a women's college, male students were admitted beginning in 2005.

Programs at Lesley University

6 programs across 1 study levels.

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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, bachelor’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 — verify with official sources before applying.

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