University of Massachusetts Boston – Massachusetts

UMass Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts. This profile introduces undergraduate and graduate programs for international students, with a fee schedule for the Regular Session on campus.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Institution Type: Public.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

First-year undergraduates: submit application, official secondary school transcripts, certified English translations, academic letters of recommendation, and an essay. Application fee is 60 USD. English proficiency scores must be sent directly from the testing agency.

Undergraduate English Proficiency

Undergraduate: IELTS 6.0+, Duolingo 105+; TOEFL before 01/21/2026: 79, after this date: 4. The university may consider provisional admission if English requirements are not met, but this does not apply to Nursing, Engineering, or Management.

Master's and Doctoral Programs

Graduate: requires an equivalent bachelor's degree, official transcripts, and specific program requirements. Most programs: IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, TOEFL 79/4; Management and many other majors require IELTS 6.5; some doctoral programs require 7.0. Choose programs that issue an I-20; the university does not issue I-20s for part-time or online programs.

Tuition and Budget — USD

2026–2027 table, USD. The totals above do not include housing, dining, books, personal expenses, insurance, or program-specific fees. Graduate fees are calculated per semester, not annually. International student fees and program fees depend on the number of credits. Insurance can only be waived if the university approves comparable insurance coverage.

Admission Intake

Undergraduate Fall: Early Action Nov 1 and Jan 1; Regular Decision Feb 15. Spring: Dec 15. Graduate programs follow individual program deadlines.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

First-year undergraduate students are considered for merit scholarships based on their application; the university announces that international applicants with a GPA of 3.3 or higher are eligible for up to 10,000 USD/year, subject to conditions and not applicable to partner programs.

Official Sources

• International Undergraduate Admission
• Graduate Admission
• 2026–2027 Tuition Table
• Fall 2026 Graduate Fee Schedule

Cross-reference official admission guidelines and fee tables. Verify rates applicable to your specific term and program before making payments.

FAQ Before Applying

Is the 0 CAD price the university tuition?
This is an option to request consultation with KeyApply. Tuition and university-collected fees are presented separately in USD.

What information do I need to send to select a program?
Completed level of education, transcripts, English proficiency certificates, intended major, budget, and expected intake.