Babson College

Babson College is a private business college in Massachusetts recognised internationally for its entrepreneurial leadership in a changing global environment. By infusing the spirit of innovation into its academic programs, Babson educates leaders capable of anticipating, initiating, and managing change.

Babson College has been named the number one undergraduate school for entrepreneurship, and The Wall Street Journal recently named Babson the tenth Best College in the United States.

While Babson’s campus is close to the bustling city of Boston (20 miles), Wellesley itself is a relatively quiet community thus offering the best of both worlds - a serene campus setting and proximity to the vibrant city of Boston, providing ample opportunities for cultural experiences and internships. Small but global community around 2,500 undergraduate students  

Available exchanges

Subject Specific - Business Exchange 

 


For a list of course offerings, visit the below webpage: 

Babson Course Listings

 


Guaranteed accommodation?

Yes

University accommodation

Undergraduate exchange students will be provided with housing on campus during both the fall and spring semesters. Students must complete an
online housing application and will be notified of their housing assignment several weeks before the start of semester. Housing is not self-catered and students are required to purchase a meal plan to use in the on-campus dining halls.

On campus accommodation  

Private accommodation  

Exchange students may choose to live off-campus. Please note that the College does not investigate or endorse any off-campus housing, and living off-campus may require the need to secure independent transportation to/from campus.

Living off Campus


How much will it cost to go on exchange to Babson? 

To obtain a U.S. student visa, you will be required to submit bank statements showing you have access to a specific sum. This is calculated based on how much average costs for accommodation, meals, health insurance etc. will cost. This includes proving access to funds through personal funds, or family or sponsorship funds. This can be across multiple sources. You will need to provide sponsorship letters from personal funds/family members/sponsor funds/Sponsor organisations etc. 

Please bear this in mind. If you cannot prove this, you will not be able to get a visa and therefore not be able to go on exchange.  

Further cost breakdown

You can find a breakdown of the costs in the Partner Factsheet under 'Cost of Living' which shows an estimate for the academic year 26/27. 

Health insurance  

As a student at Babson, all exchange participants are required to enrol in a comprehensive health insurance plan. Students will be automatically enrolled in Babson's Health Insurance plan unless a student provides proof of alternative coverage which meets both the Massachusetts State requirements and federal J-1 regulations, and a waiver is granted. Learn more about the Health Requirements.

Health Insurance Requirements


Babson College has provided a fact sheet for prospective exchange students.


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