Certificate in Computer Science
at UMass Boston, Boston

3.7 /5

(8 Reviews)

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#37 in Computer Science Engineering in USA

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Certificate in Computer Science
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UMass Boston
Overview

The University of Massachusetts Boston is among the popular universities to study Certificate in Computer Science from abroad. The duration of the program is 2 years. The first-year University of Massachusetts Boston tuition fees for Certificate in Computer Science is around USD 36,581. Students must plan to manage their cost of living (accommodation, groceries, insurance, utilities, etc.) apart from tuition fees to study at the university. The average estimated cost of living is around USD 15,084.

Applicants must meet the University of Massachusetts Boston admission requirements to study the course. They must submit an online application by the course deadline to get into the university. According to the Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the University of Massachusetts Boston ranking for Certificate in Computer Science is #39.

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹34.27 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Certificate

Certificate in Computer Science

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Certificate in Computer Science
at
UMass Boston
Fees

The financial implications of the Certificate in Computer Science at University of Massachusetts Boston form an important part of any decision-making process. The tuition fees in the first year will be USD 36,581 and are compulsory for all students. However, this is only a part of the wider picture.

Apart from tuition cost students also need to consider living expenses, including accommodation, food, utilities. The University of Massachusetts Boston cost of living is USD 15,084. One must take into consideration the fact that individual spending habits and any fees charged at University of Massachusetts Boston might also affect the overall cost.

The table below comprises a concise summary of the structural divisions pertaining to the fee allocation for Certificate in Computer Science course in University of Massachusetts Boston.

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 13,38,403
Insurance	INR 2,81,895

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

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Certificate in Computer Science
at
UMass Boston
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned
Minimum Requirements:

The student must have passed high school.

Prerequisites:

English

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

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

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

Foreign Language (in a single language)

Electives (from the above subjects or from the arts & humanities or computer sciences)
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Documents required:

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
English proficiency test scores

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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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Certificate in Computer Science
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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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Certificate in Computer Science
at
UMass Boston
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2022)
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.

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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Certificate in Computer Science
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UMass Boston
Highlights

Certificate in Computer Science is offered by College of Science and Mathematics under University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.
This a Bachelors Certificate level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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Certificate in Computer Science
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UMass Boston

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