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University of Massachusetts Boston Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(17 courses)
INR 27 L - 35 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 79 - 90, PTE: 53 - 61, Duolingo: 100 - 110, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)
INR 27 L - 59 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 79 - 90, PTE: 53 - 61, Duolingo: 110 & Above, GMAT, GRE
PG Certificate(19 courses)
INR 8 L - 37 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 - 61, Duolingo: 100 - 110
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Q:   How difficult is it to get into UMass Boston?
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UMass Boston acceptance rate for Indian students is around 84%. This means tha this university is less selective. So students who meet the entry requirements and submit the application on time have a higher chance of admission.

The students who want to take admission to the UG courses of UMass Boston should have passed High School. Whereas those who want to study the PG courses, they must have passed a Bachelor's degree. 

Q:   How much is UMass Boston tuition fee for Indian students?
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For Indian students getting admitted to the UG courses, the tuition fee for UMass is around INR 36 L. For PG courses, the tuition fee can be between INR 8.2 L - INR 57.3 L. The living expenses for UMass Boston students are given below-

ParticularsExpenses in USD (On-Campus)Expenses in INR
FeesUSD 746INR 71.1k
HousingUSD 2,574INR 2.45 L
FoodUSD 2,478INR 2.36 L
BooksUSD 1,000INR 95.3k
TransportationUSD 1,944INR 1.85 L
Loan feesUSD 58INR 5.5k
Misc. USD 1,354INR 1.29 L

 

Q:   What is UMass Boston application fee?
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For UG students, UMass Boston application fee is USD 60 (Around INR 5.7k). Whereas those who want to study PG courses have to submit an application fee of USD 75 (Around INR 7.1k). The UG students can apply to this university via Common App whereas the PG students can apply directly to the university. 

Q:   What are the English requirements to get into UMass Boston?
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International applicants who wish to study at UMass Boston must meet the below English language requirements:

English Language Test

UG Admission Requirements

PG Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.0+

6.0 – 7.0

TOEFL

79+

79 – 100

PTE

NA

53 – 68

Duolingo

100+

100 – 120

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University of Massachusetts Boston Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is UMass Boston an R1 school?
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UMass Boston has been named as a Top Tier Research University. It has received R1 status in 2025 by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is an university with a very high research activity. In 2024, UMass Boston reported USD 81.1 million in annual research funding. 

Q:   What are the subject rankings of UMass Boston as per Times Higher Education rankings?
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In Times Higher Education 2026 subject rankings, UMass Boston ranking is-

  • Education Studies: #45
  • Computer Science: #56
  • Engineering: #66
  • Business & Economics: #79
  • Arts & Humanities: #92
  • Psychology: #93
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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
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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
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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.
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Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500
Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900
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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
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MA in Global Governance and Human Security - Batch of 2025
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
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MS Finance - Batch of 2025
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
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Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024Read more
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MS Business Analytics - Batch of 2024
3.2
It is just fine, not worth the amount of money I am paying. But just okay.
Tips: I have had a massive change in my personality. There is not a big cultural shift as all the masters' students are Indians, so you feel at home and don’t rely on getting international exposure a lot until you meet different people. I got a total of 4k off my tuition in terms of scholarship. Overall, the college and course is just fine.
Likes (Internships): Internships are not a lot, you can always make connections and talk to career services. You can also talk to alumni or your professors. There is, but there is a lot of fight seeing how bad the market is right now and how competitive the market is. All you can do is keep applying.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I usually go with what is the cheapest. Usually Uber eats have a lot deals on a daily basis where you can get buy1 get 1 and I am a non vegetarian so I have a lot of options for myself. For vegetarians, you might have options, but it would be less. Usually cooking by myself, but sometimes you can cheat
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2024Read more
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One new opportunity for Indian students at UMass Boston for MBA is the one-price tuition option. The MBA locked-in tuition rate is USD 25,000 (Around INR 23.8 L), as per this fee option. Students can opt for this option before the start of their second semester and 5 years to complete the degree. 

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Himanshi Shekhar

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Graduate applicants thinking to apply to UMass at Boston should have a 2.75 GPA in all Undergraduate work. A Bachelor's degree is required to apply to this university. For UG applicants, as such, the minimum GPA has not been mentioned. A few of the documents required to apply are: 

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Answered 8 months ago

The University of Massachusetts Boston MPA programme is ranked at #70 in the nation in 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. The university maintains strict NASPAA accreditation. To apply for this course, the applicants should have an UG degree and they must have a 2.75 GPA. Additionally, documents

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Students at the University of Massachusetts Boston can enjoy the meals at the Resident Dining Commons, grab a coffee at one of the university's cafes,   or enjoy a donut at the on-campus Dunkin' Donuts. The meal plan cost for the academic year is USD 6,650 (Around INR 6 L). Students can eat in one o

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University CityBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Size of cityMedium
Population of City6,85,094

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100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125

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