International Applicants

Bentley welcomes students from nearly 100 countries across the globe, all of whom bring unique perspectives and experiences to our classrooms and entire community. If you belong to either one of the categories below, please follow the application guidelines here:

• If you are pursuing your secondary school studies outside of the United States, or
• If you are a non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a secondary school within the United States

Application Deadlines

* If you remain interested in Bentley, we invite you to contact an admission counselor to discuss next steps. Please email admissionapplication@bentley.edu or call +1 800.523.2354 (for domestic use) or +1 781.891.2244 (for inside and outside the United States).

Application Requirements

If you are an international transfer student, learn more about our admission requirements.

The requirements for international freshman applicants include:

APPLICATION FORM WITH $75 FEE

We accept the Common Application, with the Bentley Common Application supplement, which can be mailed in or submitted online. It is advised to complete and submit both documents at the same time. Your application fee may be paid via check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank or foreign affiliate, payable to Bentley University (non-refundable). The check must be imprinted with a U.S. bank address and contain MICR routing numbers encoded on the check.

OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

Please submit an official transcript or marksheets for all schools attended (college, gymnasium, lycee), both in your native language and English, including your most recent marks available at time of application. Uncertified photocopies are not acceptable. Be sure to include official results of national examinations, if given in your country.

COLLEGE ESSAY

You may respond to one of the several essay topics listed in the application.

RECOMMENDATIONS

We require two letters of recommendation, one from a counselor and one from a teacher, who can speak to your academic strengths and talents.

STANDARDIZED TESTS

We require that you take the SAT or ACT with Writing test. Your results may be sent directly from the testing agency or indicated on your official high school transcript. The SAT or ACT should be taken by January for fall admission.

If English is not your primary language, you must also submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 233 computer-based, 577 paper-based, or 90 Internet-based exam are suggested. We also require a minimum score of 20 on each of the TOEFL subsections. A recommended score of 100 or better is encouraged on the Internet-based exam. The TOEFL should be taken by October for spring admission and by January for fall admission. Your scores should be sent directly to Bentley by Educational Testing Service (ETS). Please note: the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) may be substituted for the TOEFL exam. A minimum score result of 7 is required, as well as a minimum score of 7 on each of the subsections for the IELTS exam. 

Confirmation of Financial Resources Form

As a non-U.S. citizen, the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form must be completed to allow you to obtain an F-1 student visa. Applicants who do not use this form should provide one of the following:

• A bank letter from the parent or sponsor's bank, signed by a bank official, verifying the availability of funds. For the amount required, please refer to the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form. Also include a signed letter from the parent or the sponsor indicating willingness to pay educational expenses.
• Parent or sponsor bank statement, as long as the statement is in the parent or sponsor's name, verifying the availability of funds. Also include a signed letter from the parent or the sponsor indicating willingness to pay educational expenses.

Please note, documents may be sent electronically (photocopies and facsimilies are acceptable).

Since some countries have limits on the amount of money that may be sent to the United States, it is important to inquire about the regulations of your country concerning the transfer of such funds. Our Center for International Students and Scholars can also assist you in preparing your documentation for visa issuance.

PASSPORT PHOTOCOPY

Please submit a photocopy of the name page of your current passport. In addition, if you are now studying in the United States, please submit a copy of your I-20 form pages 1 and 3 and student visa as well. 

Please make sure to submit all materials within the appropriate deadlines to ensure a thorough review of your application.

Once you have applied for admission, you will receive a MyBentley ID number, which can be used to check the status of your application.

Submitting Your Application

To submit all hard copy credentials by mail, including references, send them to the following address:

Bentley University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452

For more information, please see our Freshman Application Guidelines Brochure.