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Bentley University (Waltham) is known for business university known for analytics and finance. Below: tuition, living costs in Boston, the total in rupees and loan options.
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A 2-year MS at Bentley University costs about ₹1.49 crore – ₹1.66 crore in total for an Indian student: tuition of $50,000 – $58,000 a year, living costs of about $28,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2.5 lakh – ₹4 lakh. Most families borrow ₹1.04 crore – ₹1.49 crore and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
Official sources: Bentley University — official website · travel.state.gov — Student visa
Fee breakdown
2-year MS, at $1 ≈ ₹94. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
Popular programs
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The 6 closest by total cost; 3 of them cost less in total.
Living there
A student city with dozens of universities, biotech and tech employers — rent is the big cost. A room in shared housing usually costs $1,100 – $1,700 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is $24,200 – $31,400.
For the cost table we use $28,000 a year — planning figure for Boston: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
The I-20 shows the university's cost of attendance; you must document funds for at least the first year at the F-1 interview.
Funding
Typical loan: ₹1.04 crore – ₹1.49 crore. EMIs on a ₹1.26 crore loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Bentley University and similar universities.
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
Apply on Bentley University's application portal and to scholarships.
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹1.04 crore – ₹1.49 crore).
Apply for the F-1 student visa: receive the I-20 from your university.
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Tuition is $50,000 – $58,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year MS is about ₹1.49 crore – ₹1.66 crore.
At $1 ≈ ₹94, a year's tuition is about ₹47 lakh – ₹55 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 3 cost less in total and 3 cost more. Bentley University's tuition is above the middle of our USA list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹1.04 crore – ₹1.49 crore.
Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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