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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

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

Hofstra University receives thousands of applications for its UG and PG programs, and due to the high volume of applications, it may take three to four weeks, depending on the application. Undergraduate students receive their response in one month once they have applied or a month after the deadline ends. On the other hand, a graduate application may take more time to get a response through email.

No, Hofstra University does not provide a full scholarship to international students; instead, it offers a partial scholarship to undergraduate and graduate applicants, based on their excellent academic performance and overall assessment of the applications. International undergraduate students do not require any separate application; they will get a scholarship based on their application and receive it if qualified. For graduate students, partial scholarships are available, and these are limited, competitive, and require excellent merit.

Hofstra University offers an MBA programme in diverse specializations, including Marketing, Accounting, Health Administration, Taxation, Business Operations and Healthcare Analytics, Business Analytics, Business, and more. The course would be beneficial for Indians seeking a STEM-approved concentration, flexible and career-focused learning. The programme suits early to mid-career professionals. It offers executive training, co-op placements, leadership assessment, and excellent career service.