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Boston & Cambridge

It all starts right here, in Boston and Cambridge. Two college cities with revolutionary roots. A nexus of higher education, creativity, and social justice. Where your Lesley story begins.

Welcome to our home base. This is where we make things happen.

Our campus is in the hub of big thinking and bold ideas: Cambridge, Massachusetts. It’s an area that attracts more than 250,000 students from all over the globe, and Lesley is right in the center of it all. Risk takers, mold breakers, scholars, and dreamers make up our community’s DNA. And while you’re here, you’re a part of that energy.

Ready to explore? Let’s go.

Launch Gallery
Gallery: Cambridge, MA : Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Doble Campus Lesley University
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Doble Campus, Lesley University
Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.
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South Campus, Lesley University
Lawrence Hall.
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South Campus, Lesley University
view of Charles river in Harvard square
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Charles River, Cambridge
Harvard yard
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Harvard Yard, Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
View of porter square entrance
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Porter Square, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Doble Campus Lesley University
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Doble Campus, Lesley University
Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.
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South Campus, Lesley University
Lawrence Hall.
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South Campus, Lesley University
view of Charles river in Harvard square
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Charles River, Cambridge
Harvard yard
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Harvard Yard, Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
View of porter square entrance
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Porter Square, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
“You’re in the biggest college city in the world. Explore it. Get out of your dorm room and go.”
Ryan McQuade ’15

Home Base: Cambridge, MA

If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world. This is where some of the most innovative work in the arts, business, education, and healthcare is taking place.

Our location is a springboard to field opportunities where you’ll put your learning into practice. We have extensive partnerships with leading business and community organizations, teaching hospitals, and school districts that can lead to valuable internships and practical experience.

Plus, walk a few minutes in any direction and you’ll find live music, film screenings, gallery openings, indie booksellers, and world-class museums. If you can’t find it here, chances are you’re not looking hard enough.

Nearby Colleges
Harvard University / MIT / Cambridge College / Longy School of Music
#1
City for Millennials in the U.S.
105,162
People call Cambridge home

What's Where

We’re 10 minutes away from Boston. Which means that you can have the best of both worlds. Instant access to culture, internship opportunities, and nightlife, and the comfort and community of a cozy campus tucked away from it all. Plus, you'll love getting to know Cambridge's distinctive neighborhood squares.

Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard Square

Site of our South Campus, plus shops, restaurants, and the best bookstores in New England. It's where you'll be spending a lot of your time.
The Lesley University Lunder Arts Center in Porter Square, Cambridge

Porter Square

Here you’ll find the Lunder Arts Center, home of the College of Art and Design, as well as University Hall and the Graduate School of Education.
Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Central Square

Central Square is your destination for legendary local music venues, including The Middle East, Plough and Stars, and the Cantab.
Inman Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Inman Square

Known for jazz music, delis, and cafes, Inman Square is a great spot to grab brunch with friends. It's just a short walk from Central Square.
kendall square massachusetts avenue bridge

Kendall Square

Also known as Technology Square, it's home to larger offices, including Google and Microsoft’s NERD Center. Plus an amazing independent cinema and nightlife.
Davis Square Art Beat Festival

Davis Square

This is in Somerville, but it’s close and worth a quick trip on the T’s Red Line. Go for the shopping, dining, and world’s only Museum of Bad Art (MOBA).

Across the River: Boston, MA

On the other side of the Charles, discover our neighbor: Boston.

Behind its modern-day appeal, you’ll find a city with revolutionary roots. Energetic and creative, it's a world destination for intellectuals, artists, and entrepreneurs.

In other words, it's the kind of place that makes history every day.

You’ll be in good company here. Greater Boston is home to over 50 universities. That means endless opportunities to meet amazing students. Students who, like you, come here to create change. To challenge convention. To do something, bigger, smarter, and more interesting.

Fact
#1

Massachusetts Ranked Top State in the Nation

The ranking comes from U.S. News and World Report, which praised the city of Boston for its “public schools, healthcare, and economy.”
Boston, Massachusetts skyline

Boston Ranked #1 Startup Hub in U.S.

In 2016, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ranked Boston the top city for startups. That means amazing internship opportunities for current students and competitive career paths for new graduates.
Boston & Cambridge
98

Arts Events Per Day

Greater Boston has more arts and cultural events per capita than any other city in the U.S. That means you'll have endless opportunities to explore the local art and literary scenes.

Something for Everyone

When you're not out changing the world, you'll find plenty of other ways to spend your time. For instance, you could museum hop, hit a Sox game, shop local at the SoWa market, or soak in the sun on the Esplanade. And that's only the beginning. Come visit and see for yourself.

Lesley University's Doble Campus quad

Plan Your Visit

There’s always something happening here, from campus tours to open houses and workshops. Drop by or schedule a visit.
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Sustainability
68%

of students, faculty, and staff walk, bike, ride public transit, or carpool to Lesley's campus.

A residence hall on Lesley's Cambridge campus

Live Here

Find your home away from home, and roomies who are sure to become your new BFFs. Start exploring housing options on our Cambridge campus.
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Student playing frisbee on South campus

6 Fun Things to Do at Lesley

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