MA in History 

at UMass Boston, Boston

Check below the UMass Boston requirements for international students to apply for undergraduate and graduate admissions:

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

·      Submit official high school transcripts/or high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, etc.)

·      Additional test score of ACT/SAT (unless applying with No Test Option)

·      Recommendation Letter (school-based counselor or teacher)

·      English Language Proficiency for non-native speakers of English

Graduate Admission Requirements

·      Must complete a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

·      A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in academic

·      Additional test score of GMAT/GRE

·      Recommendation Letter

·      Submit SOP

·      English Language Proficiency for non-native speakers of English

Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

International applicants who wish to study at UMass Boston must meet the below English language requirements:

Check the list of Documents required for filling Applications for Universities in the USA

In the world-rankings by a top-ranking publisher, UMass Boston's world ranking is #951-1000 in 2026 and #1001-1200 in 2025. This shows that in the world rankings, this university is ranked better in the current year's QS rankings. Furthermore, it ranks at #827 Globally in the U.S. News & World Report's rankings in 2025. 

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 of the following areas: 

• Dining Commons

• Food Court

• UMarket

• Dunkin' Donuts

• Beacon Cafe

• ISC Cafe

International students at UMass Boston are eligible for part-time work. But, they cannot work more than 20 hours per week while the classes are in session or 40 hours per week when the classes are not going on. But, do refer to the conditions to know more details. The job listings are posted online through the Handshake website. A few of the popular part-time jobs in the U.S. are Barista, Teaching Assistant, Tour Guide, Research Study Assistant, etc. 

According to Fall 2024 facts, the total number of students enrolled at UMass Boston is 15,575. Out of this, the total number of UG students is 12,000+ and PG students are 3,400+. Out-of-state UG student enrollment is 1,800+, and PG student enrollment is 1,400+. A few other facts are given below: 

UG student enrollment

• Females: 6,724

• Male: 5,388

• Full-time students: 9,948

• Part-time students: 2,190

PG student enrollment 

• Females: 2,214

• Male: 1,108

• Full-time students: 1,574

• Part-time students: 1,863

UMass Boston aims to unite the community through Desi culture and events and create a family environment for desi students away from home. The university wants to encourage the university's students to see different cultures and experience the traditional events. This association's main aim is to unite desi students, make new friends, and spread the culture on-campus. 

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: 

• Academic transcripts

• Recommendation letters

• GRE / GMAT scores

• Resume

• Statement of Purpose

• SAT / ACT scores (as required)

• English language proficiency score

The University of Massachusetts 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 the fiscal year 2024, this university reported USD 81.1 million in annual research funding. This new status represents a major reputational advancement for the university that will aid in attracting new research funds and recruiting renowned faculty researchers and graduate students.

To get into UMass Boston, the applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. For admission to Graduate courses, a minimum of 2.75 GPA is required. UG International applicants are required to submit the following:

• A completed application
• Official high school record
• Academic recommendation letter
• 500-word essay
• Test scores (Test optional for SAT/ACT)