MS Computer Science 

at UMass Boston, Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston offers a dynamic college experience in the innovative and historic City of Boston. Over 2,000 international students from more than 136 countries study at this university. By studying here, students can find their community on the 120-acre Waterfront campus just minutes from Downtown. This university offers an inclusive and enriching environment for international students. Also, the university offers a wide number of course options. More than 200 degree options are available for studies (UG, PG, and Certificate).

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

UMass at Boston MSc in CS course prepares students for a professional career in software development. To take admission to this program, the applicants should have a GPA of 2.75 in all Undergraduate work. Along with this, a GRE score is also required. Additionally, the documents given below are also required: 

• Official academic transcripts

• Statement of Purpose

• An English language proficiency score

• Two letters of recommendation

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

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public research university in Boston, Massachusetts that is known for its diversity, student-centered teaching, and strong academic programs, particularly in fields like Education, Nursing, and Public Affairs. This is the most diverse research university in New England and third most diverse in the U.S. Additionally, this university is a research-intensive university.

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

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.

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.