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Esha Tiwari

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To get admitted to the Purdue University MS, students from a variety of backgrounds must meet the fundamental eligibility requirements and turn in the necessary paperwork. The following are the prerequisites for international MS applicants applying to Purdue:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • GRE (optional)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • English language requirements

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Piyush Rastogi

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IELTS Academic can be taken as a test to demonstrate  English language proficiency. The UMass Amherst courses are taught in English, so other than IELTS, applicants can also go for TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge. 

The minimum score requirements are mentioned below: 

TestUndergraduate minimumGraduate minimum
TOEFL iBT80 overall; no subscore below 20 80 overall (iBT or Home Edition) 
IELTS Academic6.5 overall; no band below 6.06.5 overall 
Duolingo English Test115115 
PTE AcademicNot listed by Undergraduate Admissions53 overall 
Cambridge (B2/C1/C2)176 overall; no subscore below 169 Not listed

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Mamona Dixit

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If an international applicant misses the University of Massachusetts Amherst deadline, then there is no earlier pathway for that term. This university considers late applications only when a space is available in certain colleges, with the next timeline being available for regular decision or the Spring entry cycle. 

In case the admission deadline is missed, the candidate must apply for it immediately. Contact with the UMass Amherst admission office should be established.

It is to be noted that earlier consideration cannot be guaranteed. 

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Loveleen Sharma

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The University of Massachusetts Amherst acceptance rate is 59.7%, and the early acceptance rate of 61.2%. The moderate percentage shows that the university is comparatively easy to get into and follows a lenient approach.

The university considers academic and non-academic factors while choosing the candidates for the program. The crucial factors include the rigor of secondary school records, academic GPA, standardized test scores, application essays, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and more. Students must try to apply early, as it can improve their chances of selection, along with working on the above factors.

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Bhumika Vimal

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To apply to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, international students must adhere to the UMass Amherst application deadlinesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst application deadline for UG and PG programs below:

UG Deadline:

  • Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2026

PG Deadline:

  • MBA: Fall: Jun 1, 2026
  • Summer: Feb 1, 2026
  • Spring: Oct 1, 2026

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Mayank Katariya

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Applicants are required to demonstrate their English language proficiency to apply to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Typically via tests like TOEFL or IELTS. Some schools under this university may also accept Duolingo or PTE.  

Mentioned below are the minimum English language proficiency requirements: 

TestUndergraduate minimumGraduate minimum
TOEFL iBT80 overall; no subscore below 2080 overall (iBT or Home Edition) 
IELTS Academic6.5 overall; no band below 6.0 6.5 overall 
Duolingo English Test115 115
PTE AcademicNot listed by Undergraduate Admissions 53 overall 
Cambridge (B2/C1/C2)176 overall; no subscore below 169Not listed 

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Virajita Bisht

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International students are required to submit academic documents to be able to apply successfully to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Some of the very important eligibility requirements are mentioned below: 

CategoryUndergraduateGraduate
Application PlatformCommon App with UMass-specific questionsUMass Graduate Application Portal
TranscriptsHigh-school transcriptsOfficial transcripts from all institutions attended
Recommendations1 recommendation2–3 recommendations
Essays / StatementsPersonal essayStatement of purpose
Resume / CVNot required (unless program-specific)Required
Standardized TestsSAT/ACT optionalProgram-required tests (e.g., GRE, GMAT if applicable)
Portfolio / AuditionRequired for certain arts majorsIf program-specific
Application FeeUSD 85USD 90
Financial DocumentationNot required for decision; provided after admission for I-20Not required for decision; provided after admission for I-20

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Nishtha Sharma

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University of Suffolk offers programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its Indian students. For Suffolk University admissions, there are certain admission requirements that Indian students must fulfill. Along with this, students whose first language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency test scores. Indian students can apply to Suffolk University through the UCAS University Portal for UG programs. On the other hand, for postgraduates program, Indian students can apply via University Application Portal. The University of Suffolk application deadline for international students are listed below:

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Deadline

September 2025

 Closed

January 2026

Closed

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Taru Bhandari

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SCU offers an 18 month Computer Science and Engineering programme for international students which ranked #122 as per US News and World Report 2025 and is an excellent option for those seeking a career in software development, the AI-driven industry, and research opportunities. The curriculum is based on AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity. 

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Saakshi Rawat

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The University of Suffolk is one of the most prestigious universities for higher education in the United Kingdom. University of Suffolk offers admissions for Indian students in two intake which are January and September intakes. Suffolk University offers a variety of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its Indian students. Indian students can apply to Suffolk University through the UCAS University Portal for UG programs. On the other hand, for postgraduates program, Indian students can apply via University Application Portal. Students can make the payment through credit card and the application fee is non-refundable.

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