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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 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: 

CategoryDeadline TypeDate / Note
Undergraduate (First-Year)Spring Application DeadlineOct 15, 2025
 Early Action Application DeadlineNov 5, 2025
 Regular Decision Application DeadlineJan 15, 2026
 Spring Reply DeadlineDec 15, 2025
 Enrollment Deposit DueMay 1, 2026
Undergraduate (Transfer)Spring Application DeadlineNov 5, 2025
GraduateDeadlinesVaries by each program
 Spring Admission (most programs)Oct 1, 2025

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Pallavi Garg

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There are many eligibility requirements that international students are required to meet at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The academic eligibility includes a minimum GPA in a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, English language eligibility requirements, and more. 

Additionally, international students should also meet the financial documentation requirements for I-20/DS-2019 issuance after the acceptance of the offer made by the university.  

International applicants must cover 12 months of expenses, and that is verified by ISSS

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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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Ishita Singh

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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. 

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Bhumika Kaur

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The University of Massachusetts Boston MPA programme is ranked at #70 in the nation in 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. The university maintains strict NASPAA accreditation. To apply for this course, the applicants should have an UG degree and they must have a 2.75 GPA. Additionally, documents that are required include SOP, official transcripts, GRE (optional), three LORs, resume, etc. An English language proficiency score is also required. 

After completing the UMass at Boston Master of Public Administration program, the graduates are prepared for careers like: 

  • Criminal Justice

  • Administration and Finance

  • Health Care Manag

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Akanksha Malhotra

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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

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