Study Abroad

As per the latest updates, Indian passport holders can travel to a mix of countries offering visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and e-visa facilities. Out of these, 16 countries are completely visa free for Indians. The rest allow entry through visa on arrival or e-visa.

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: 

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. 

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.

To apply to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, international students must adhere to the UMass Amherst application deadlines. Undergraduate deadlines are Early Action by Nov 5, Regular Decision by Jan 15, with Spring entry by Oct 15 graduate deadlines vary by program, with most Spring deadlines around Oct 1 and many programs accepting Fall entry only. 

Students can refer to the table given below for deadlines: 

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: