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University of Massachusetts Lowell Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(16 courses)
INR 23 L - 34 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, TOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE, Duolingo, GRE: 294 & Above, GMAT: 500 & Above
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
INR 23 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 500 & Above, IELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(9 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   What majors is UMass Lowell known for?
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UMass Lowell offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Its academic programs are highly ranked and top-rated. As per the U.S. News and World Report, UMass Lowell is known for majors in Business Administration and Management, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, and English Language & Literature.

Q:   How can I stand out at University of Massachusetts Lowell applications?
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Candidates with unique ideas and innovative interests will surely stand out and it is suggested that applicants should highlight their unique experiences, interestsand perspectives to help the examiner or the interviewer understand the applicant's potential and students must talk about experiences and challenges that they've overcome as that shows how the candidate takes on tasks during tough times also coming to the essential part students are suggested to have strong SOPs and LOR which can persuade the examiner to give them admission at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. 

Q:   Is UMass Lowell hard to get into?
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell is one of the best universities in the United States. It is one of the most sought-after universities among international students. As per the U.S. News and World Report, the UMass Lowell acceptance rate is 86%. This shows that the admission process of the university is moderately selective. Therefore, it is not very hard to get into UMass Lowell. Please note, that the data on the acceptance rate given above is taken from an unofficial source, therefore, it is subject to vary.

Q:   What makes the University of Massachusetts-Lowell special?
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As per former students of UMass Lowell, it has particularly good engineering and health sciences programs. The University of Massachusetts Lowell also has a few somewhat rare majors, such as plastics engineering, meteorology, and sound recording technology. Those students do very well with job searches upon graduating. The Professional Co-op program has been very successful and is still expanding. And it is one of maybe a handful of schools that is situated directly on a river, as in, it splits the campus in half.

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University of Massachusetts Lowell Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How much does it cost to live at UMass Lowell?
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers various types of accommodations and housing options to international students. The cost of living on campus of UMass will depend on various factors such as the type of accommodation and lifestyle. Check below the UMass Lowell accommodation costs:

AccommodationCost per year
  • Bourgeois Hall
  • Concordia Hall
  • Fox Hall
  • Leitch Hall
USD 9,240/INR 7.65L
  • Donahue Hall
  • Sheehy Hall
USD 9,890/INR 8.20L
  • Riverview Suites East
  • University Suites
USD 11,090/INR 9.20L
  • River Hawk Village Studio
  • River Hawk Village Standard
  • Riverview Suites West
USD 12,200/INR 10L
  • River Hawk Village Deluxe
  • River Hawk Village Townhouse
USD 12,520/INR 10.40L

*USD/INR = 82.98

Q:   What is the tuition fee for international students at the University of Massachusetts Lowell?
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public university. Therefore, the tuition fees for domestic and international students may vary. The tuition fees for international students depend on the type of course and level of study. Therefore, international students are advised to check the tuition fees for their courses before applying to the university. Check below the UMass Lowell tuition fees for international students:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
INR 21L - 25L
INR 21L - 25L
INR 29L - 31L
INR 21L - 25L
INR 31L
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INR 31L
Q:   Is the University of Massachusetts Lowell expensive?
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The tuition at the University of Massachusetts Lowell for international students vary depending on the programme and level of study, For UG courses, the tuition fee for the first year ranges between INR 30 to INR 31 L, and for University of Massachusetts Lowell masters, the tuition fee ranges between INR 22 L and INR 34 L for the first year.  Also, to the tuition fee, the students also have to pay an application fee which is USD 70 (INR 6,080) for most of the courses.

Q:   What is the ranking of the University of Massachusetts Lowell?
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Moving on, according to 'University Ranking' category of US World and news 2024, University of Massachusetts Lowell ranks #1205, which is a decline from its previous year rankings which was #1136. Accordin to ARWU rankings, UMas Lowell rankings are #901 for the year 2022. 

Howerver for the subjects such as Law and Political Sciences, the university ranks better.

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Answered 8 months ago

The most popular majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting.

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Vanshika soni

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Answered 10 months ago

The University of Massachusetts Lowell admissions are done on a rolling-basis for most of the PG courses which means that the students wishing to apply to this university can apply here all year long though a portal named GradCAS, however, for some PG courses, the UMass application deadlines vary. 

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Divya Shukla

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Answered 10 months ago

Over the years, this university has remained quite welcoming to students with the acceptance rates being stable

Total student enrollment has remained relatively stable, hovering around 1,800–2,000 students each year, with a slight increase to 2,020 in 2023-24. The yield rate, or the percentage of a

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Loveleen Sharma

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Answered 10 months ago

International students are required to get an F-1 student visa for University of Massachusetts Lowell as it is situated in the USA. After getting the admission confirmation from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, the students must arrange all these documents with the VISA fee:

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Kanika Pandey

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Answered 10 months ago

International students are expected two fill out an application online with application fee, and the UG application can be filled via the official website, the Common App and Coalition application by Scolr and for PG courses at UMass, the students can apply via Grad Centralized Application Service (

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