University of Massachusetts Boston

• 136 Countries Represented

We have students from all over the world. In fall 2020, international students from 136 countries were enrolled.

• Transformation

Our work can transform the lives, careers, and social contexts of all members of our community. We seek to help our students to realize their potential in the pursuit of education.

• Diversity and Inclusion

Our multi-faceted diversity is an educational asset for all members of our community. We value and provide a learning environment that nurtures respect for differences, excites curiosity, and embodies civility. Our campus culture encourages us all to negotiate variant perspectives and values, and to strive for open and frank encounters

UMass Boston is the city’s only public research university. We are defined by our deep connection to Boston, our remarkably diverse student body, our focus on ground-breaking research, and our commitment to student success.

UMass Boston is the most diverse university in New England, and the third most diverse in the U.S. With our waterfront location near public transit, new residence halls, and forthcoming sustainable green quad, we are a university for the times.

The Academic and Career Engagement and Success (ACES) Center (formerly the Office of Career Services and Internships) guides you through the academic and career readiness process by assisting in the following areas:

• Understanding undergraduate major and degree completion requirements
• Exploring careers and majors to match learning to career goals
• Connecting with experiential opportunities, including internships
• Preparing for the job market including practice interviews
• Providing guidance on internships, global experiences, and research opportunities
• Assisting graduate students and alumni with a variety of career development topics

• Housing
• Dining
• Clubs
• Athletics & Recreation
• Academic Calendar
• Bookstore
• Student Employment
• Campus Map
• Safety on Campus
• BeaconCard
• Mobile App/Here4U
• Health & Wellness

1. Scholarship/Academic Scholarship – a scholarship can be awarded ONLY to students who have excelled in their studies.
1) Criteria:
a. GPA 3.0 (or equivalent by partner approved LER)
b. IELTS 6.5 and above for UG and PG students
c. Optional Interview – request details from your Regional Manager
d. A Scholarship Certificate is provided

2.Enrollment Waiver – a one-year discount of 20-60% of the amount of the maximum scholarship. Can be applied for the first year of studies only. Criteria:
1) Waivers can be applied to students with GPA 2.5.-2.9
2) An Enrollment waiver certificate is provided by your Regional Manager.

• UG: up to $6,000
• PG: up to $2,000

• Tier 1 National Universities U.S. News & World Report, 2020
• #9 Most Diverse Colleges in America Niche, 2020
• #8 in the country for environment, citing outstanding diversity and inclusion. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education
• #113 overall among public universities U.S. News and World Report
• Intelligent awarded UMass Boston’s online master’s programs Best for Accelerated Programs

• $21,258 Typical off-campus housing and dining fees for one academic year.
• Dining: $5,800
• Other: $5,250

   

• On-campus housing is available to undergraduate and ESL students only. Students must opt-in directly with the university.