BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at UMass Boston, Boston

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(8 Reviews)

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Overview

University of Massachusetts Boston is one of the finest universities in USA. University of Massachusetts Boston provides BA in Philosophy & Public Policy at UG level. The duration of this course is 4 years. This course attracts students from all over the world. To enrol in this course, international students must fulfil all the admission requirements. The admission requirement at the University of Massachusetts Boston include standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The first year tuition fees University of Massachusetts Boston for BA in Philosophy & Public Policy is USD 38,620 (INR 3,707,134). Moreover, the students must be ready for other expenses such as rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at University of Massachusetts Boston is USD 17,512 (INR 1,680,977).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹36.77 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BA in Philosophy & Public Policy

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

For enrolling at the University of Massachusetts Boston, for BA in Philosophy & Public Policy, students must pay the tuition and living cost. Moreover, the University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy & Public Policy fee structure can vary from domestic to international students.

International students must pay the USD 38,620 (INR 3,707,134) for the first year. Along with this, they must be ready for other costs of living such housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. The average University of Massachusetts Boston cost of living for international students is USD 17,512 (INR 1,680,977). Check out University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy & Public Policy on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 36,76,759

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 16,67,204
Books and supplies	INR 95,203

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.2035 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2026

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Entry Requirements

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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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TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned

PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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Duolingo

No specific cutoff mentioned

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Yes
UMass Boston may offer provisional admission to an international undergraduate applicant who meets all of the admission criteria, but whose TOEFL or IELTS results do not meet the minimum requirements. UMass Boston does not offer conditional admission for nursing, engineering, or management applicants.
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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#143	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2027
#103	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#213	National University US News & World Report, 2026

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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

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

Anonymous

MS Finance - Batch of 2026

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. 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

4.0

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.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration):

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

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MA in Global Inclusion and Social Development - Batch of 2025

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

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
at
UMass Boston

Scholarships

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