University of Massachusetts
UMass Boston is a public university in Boston. Unithink works with its undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, both direct entry and pathway. International first-year applicants can apply test-optional, are automatically considered for merit awards of up to $10,000 a year, and students slightly short on TOEFL or IELTS may be admitted provisionally into the University Preparation ESL programme.
- Fees₹39.4 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | USD 41,488 / year | about ₹39.4 lakh | international undergraduate tuition and fees, estimate as labelled '2025 academic year' on the page; room and board $13,298, books/personal $4,294, health insurance $3,487; total $62,567 |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- India: Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination Certificate and statement of marks; official school records, one academic recommendation, ~500-word essay. Test-optional for SAT/ACT.
- After a degree (PG)
- Indian three-year BA/BSc/BCom degrees are generally not considered equivalent to a US bachelor's; applicants must show bachelor's equivalency (external evaluation from Center for Educational Documentation may be required). Official transcripts sent by the institution.
- IELTS
- UG 6.0; PG most programmes 6.0 (6.5 for College of Management, Biology, some MA programmes)
- TOEFL
- UG 79 iBT (4 on new scale after 21 Jan 2026); PG most programmes 79 / 4 (90 / 4.5 for Management etc.)
- PTE
- PG most programmes 53 (61 for Management etc.); UG not listed
- DUOLINGO
- UG 105; PG most programmes 105 (110 for Management etc.)
- WAIVER
- Citizens of listed English-speaking countries; UG also SAT EBRW 480+ or ACT Reading+English 34+. PG: two years full-time study at an English-language institution in the US or listed countries.
- Tests
- SAT/ACT optional for international first-year applicants.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Computer Science BSUG
- Information Technology BSUG
- Accounting BSUG
- Accounting with Data Analytics MSPG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: UMass Boston online application or Common App
Application fee: $60 undergraduate application fee
- 1 November 2026 Fall 2027 · Early Action I (undergraduate)
- 15 December 2026 Spring 2027 · Spring semester deadline (undergraduate)
- 1 January 2027 Fall 2027 · Early Action II (undergraduate)
- 15 February 2027 Fall 2027 · Regular Decision (undergraduate)
FundingScholarships
- First-year international merit aidUp to $10,000 per year · International first-year applicants with 3.3 GPA or higher; automatic consideration; not for partnership-programme entrants
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).
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