Fisher College is a small private college in Boston's Back Bay, on Beacon Street beside the Public Garden. It is best known for business, management, health sciences, psychology and communication, with small classes and a central city location. Choose it for a personal, low-cost private degree in the heart of Boston.
Boston, United States
Official website: fisher.edu
1903 in Boston
Beacon Street in Back Bay, facing the Public Garden
New England Commission of Higher Education
$22,000 – $34,000
International students, before scholarships
$20,000 – $25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on fisher.edu before you apply.
BS Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BS Health Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 70
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Back Bay campus in historic brownstones on Beacon Street.
Small classes and close faculty support.
Lower tuition than most Boston private universities.
Graduates move into business, healthcare administration and communication roles in Boston.
Health sciences alumni progress to nursing and allied health study.
Boston internships are close by for every major.
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Postgrad
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Postgrad
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The campus is a row of historic buildings on Beacon Street, with residence halls and classrooms facing the Public Garden and the Charles River Esplanade.
Boston is a major student city with a big healthcare, finance and technology job market. Rent is among the highest in the US.
Form I-20 issued by Fisher College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Fisher College reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Most programmes start in fall (September) and spring (January), including management, health sciences, psychology and the MBA.
You need an F-1 student visa. Fisher issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Management, health sciences, psychology and the MBA are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0; the MBA needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Fisher offers merit scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
