International Applicants
Bentley recognizes international applicants as prospective students who are either citizens or permanent residents of a country other than the United States, and who will be studying in the United States. If you fall within this category, please follow the guidelines for international students.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Application Process | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Enrollment Deposit |
| Early Decision | November 1 | December 18 | January 23 |
| Early Action | November 15 | Mid-January | May 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
APPLICATION 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, and your most recent grades available at the time of application.
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. Please mail letters to the following address:
Bentley University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
USA
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 213 computer-based, 550 paper-based, or 80 internet-based is required. 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.
CERTIFICATE 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 a signed statement from the sponsor’s bank, verifying availability of funds and a signed statement from a sponsor indicating willingness to pay educational expenses. Since some countries have limits on the amount of money that may be sent to the U.S., 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 U.S., 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.
