BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at UMass Boston, Boston

3.7 /5

(8 Reviews)

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Overview

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a popular destination among international UG students interested in pursuing BA in Philosophy and Public Policy from abroad. The program can be pursued over a duration of 4 years. The University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy and Public Policy program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must satisfy the specified eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS. Interested candidates are required to submit respective admission applications as soon as the admission window opens as there are limited seats to be filled.

The first year tuition fee for BA in Philosophy and Public Policy at University of Massachusetts Boston is around USD 37,174. Students must also plan for some other additional costs they may incur over the duration of studies such as rental, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at University of Massachusetts Boston is around USD 17,512.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹34.27 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BA in Philosophy & Public Policy

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Fees
Entry Requirements
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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Fees

University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy and Public Policy fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. Apart from the tuition fee, the students also have to spend money on stay, food and other utilities, which comprises cost of living, which is USD 17,512. The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the University of Massachusetts Boston. The total first-year tuition fees of BA in Philosophy and Public Policy is USD 37,174.

To know more about University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy and Public Policy fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 34,26,753

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 15,53,840
Books and supplies	INR 88,730

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ March 2025

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

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Minimum Requirements:

The student must have passed high school.

Prerequisites:

English - 4 courses

Math - 4 courses (Alg I & II and Geometry or Trigonometry or comparable) (must include mathematics during final year of high school)

Science - 3 courses (drawn from Natural Science and/or Physical Science and/or Technology/Engineering), including 3 courses with laboratory work

Social Sciences: 2 courses (including 1 course in U.S. history)

Foreign Language: 2 courses (in a single language)

Electives: 2 courses (from the above subjects or from the arts & humanities or computer sciences)
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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#213	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#951	World University QS, 2026
#123	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2024

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

University of Massachusetts Boston
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

38% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Academically oriented

Liberal

Internships3.1

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.4

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.9

Permanent Immigration3

Anonymous

MS Finance - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.8

The city is expensive but student-friendly.

Tips: You'll have a great time here, so don't be nervous. Make the most of your time here, attend classes to truly learn, and pursue any extracurricular activities that interest you. While Boston is an expensive city, it's also very student-friendly. People are friendly and they love to socialise a lot. Try to be friendly and connect with people. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2550

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 88300

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Environmental Sciences - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

Be fully prepared before joining, as professors expect you to be more independent.

Tips: I had a great time here, and that's largely because I was mentally prepared and came with a decent scholarship. Otherwise, expenses can really add up. The people here are individualistic, and professors expect you to be more independent, which was something I struggled with. I recommend being open to collaborations and projects, as they stand out more than your GPA.

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Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS Finance - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.5

Overwhelming but worthwhile.

Tips: Everything here moves at a fast pace, and the feeling of the East Coast is entirely different from the West Coast. It is a very popular city to pursue higher education, so you'll find students from all colleges. The cost of living is very high, and that is mainly because of the ren,t so keep that in mind.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2450

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2025Read more

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MA in Global Inclusion and Social Development - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.9

Great education and faculty.

Tips: I have seen changes in myself after moving here. The culture shock wasn't intense, but it was present, and it took me some time to get used to the abruptness and demeanour of the locals, as they can be a lot more straightforward than expected. Living here is expensive, so if you get an opportunity to work on campus, you should definitely take advantage of it.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2825

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Management - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.6

There's a hackathon almost every other week to keep our skills sharp.

Tips: There are tons of events on campus, and there's a hackathon almost every other week to keep my skills sharp. It's easy to make connections with people from other majors because of these events, and it's a great way to make friends, too. Of course, not everything is perfect. One of the first things that really hit me was the weather and how cold it can get, so you'd better come prepared. Plus, the campus Wi-Fi is a bit unreliable, so make sure you're ahead of your work so you don't get caught when it inevitably goes out.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3875

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 86750

Reviewed on 28 May 2025Read more

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Highlights

BA in Philosophy & Public Policy is offered by College of Liberal Arts under University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
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UMass Boston

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