About UMass
University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass) — public non-profit university. It is located in Amherst, United States. UMass is a part of UMass System, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Five Colleges, Incorporated. Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
International ratings acknowledge the university's MBA program as one of the most prestigious.
UMass does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
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Amherst, United States
- Establishment year
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1863
- Students
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31,293
- International students
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3,696
- Acceptance rate
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65%
UMass tuition fees
The academic calendar at UMass is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UMass will cost local citizens a minimum of 4,999 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 26,993 USD per year. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial AidAllowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local12,497 USD/year
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Foreign26,993 USD/year
- Master
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Local4,999 USD/year
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Foreign26,993 USD/year
Additionally
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus13,329 USD/year
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off campus13,329 USD/year
- Other expensesTransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus1,400 USD/year
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off campus1,400 USD/year
Bachelor degree in UMass
Enrollment in undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. The student's GPA is also taken into account. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. UMass also provides online undergraduate programs.
Master's degree in UMass
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. It is impossible to enter UMass for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UMass.
UMass campus
The suburban campus of UMass combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. UMass regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
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Suburban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
United States allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
