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

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a popular destination among international UG students interested in starting BA in Philosophy and Public Policy from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 4 years. The BA in Philosophy and Public Policy program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. 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 over the duration of studies such as rent, 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	₹34.24 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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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
at
UMass Boston
Fees

Students can pursue University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy and Public Policy at an affordable cost. The university tuition fees for the program is USD 37,174. Apart from tuition fees, students also manage additional costs such as Hostel and Meals, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, etc. The total expense may vary at the university, depending on the additional charges levied by the University of Massachusetts Boston.

International students have to make a budget to manage the cost of living, which is USD 17,512.

Students can check the table below for University of Massachusetts Boston BA in Philosophy and Public Policy fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 34,24,435

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 15,52,789
Books and supplies	INR 88,670

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ March 2025

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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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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
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UMass Boston
Rankings

University Ranking

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

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. 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.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration):

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

Neelima Reddy Verified Icon

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

MA in Global Governance and Human Security - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.8

Great learning environment for students.

Tips: This university has really managed to teach me what is necessary to learn and has exceeded my expectations in various ways. The curriculum is pretty flexible, and so are the professors here. I also received a merit-based scholarship for 8,500 USD, which made things easier. My only annoyance is that the bus system becomes rather unreliable in the winter because of the snow.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2925

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 69775

Reviewed on 27 May 2025Read more

Kunika vinayak Hirve Verified Icon

MS Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

4.2

UMass is a fun university

Tips: I think students should know how to communicate because it's the most important thing that I came across. I didn't know anything about scholarships but Shiksha helped me with that. On a scale 1 to 10, I'll rate 8 for the university, course and country I'll rate 6 because of their health care system.

Likes (Indian Food): There are several Indian restaurants in Boston. But I prefer cooking at home as it is healthy and pocket-friendly. There are lots of Indian grocery stores, where we mostly get all the Indian vegetables as most vegetarian students that I know have no issue finding the food/vegetarian food they like.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Few of the professors are not from United States, therefore it becomes difficult to understand their accents. Otherwise, their experience in the particular field is what a student gets the most help from. We have post discussion every week, an assignment exam every 2 weeks, then weekly presentations and group presentations. And a mid term and final exam.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1375

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024Read more

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BA in Philosophy & Public Policy
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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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