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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes! UMass Boston accepts international students. International students need to apply online through the UMass Boston Web Application or the Common Application. International students need to pay a non refundable applicaiton fee of USD 60 at the time of applying to UMass Boston. Also, you need to submit the following documents while applying to UMass Boston:
- Official school transcripts, leaving certificate, etc.
- Recommendation from a school counselor
- Essay of 500 words
- ACT or SAT test scores
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The Umass Boston acceptance rate is 81%, which means out of every 100 applicants 81 secure admissions in the university. International students can apply online by submitting their application either through the UMass Boston Web Application or the Common Application. International students need to pay a non refundable applicaiton fee of USD 60 at the time of applying to UMass Boston.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
As per UMass Boston, all international students are required to pay the UMass Boston Health Insurance fee. Apart from the tuition, students need to bear other additional costs for books and supplies, room and board, and living expenses. The approximate cost of attendance for first year full-time undergraduate international students is given in the table below.
Expenses | Cost |
---|---|
Tuition | USD 36,581 |
Mandatory Fees | USD 630 |
Student ID/One-Card | USD 75 |
Orientation | USD 178 |
Combined New Student | USD 533 |
Sub-total | USD 786 |
Total Cost of Attendance | USD 37,997 |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The following English language proficiency test scores are accepted at UMB for admissions. International students whose native language is not English can submit the below mentioned English language test scores. We have also given the score which they need to acquire before submitting the respective test scores.
- TOEFL iBT: 79+
- IELTS: 6.0+
- SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS): 480+
- ACT Reading and English: 34
- Duolingo English Test: 100+
Also read: IELTS Preparation and Tips 2023
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates applying for admission to UMass Boston for an undergraduate course will have to submit the following documents along with the admission application:
- Application fee of USD 100
- Official school transcripts, leaving certificate, etc.
- Recommendation from a school counselor
- Essay of 500 words
- ACT or SAT test scores
The following English language proficiency test scores are accepted at UMB for admissions:
- TOEFL iBT: 79+
- IELTS: 6.0+
- SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (ERWS): 480+
- ACT Reading and English: 34
- Duolingo English Test: 100+
New answer posted
2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates are automatically considered for merit scholarship aid for UMass Boston based on their admissions application. The office of undergraduate admissions inform recipients at the time of acceptance if they have been selected for one of these scholarships.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Federal and state grants are not available for international students. Also, merit scholarships are not available to international upcoming first-year students. However, a limited number of merit scholarships are available for existing students based on their academic performance. So, continuing students can apply for a limited number of scholarships based on their academic performance.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
UMass Boston has been ranked at 43 by US News in its best education schools category for 2023-24. Also, US News has ranked Mass Boston #234 out of 443 National Universities. US News has also ranked UMass Boston #19 for ethnic diversity and #36 for social mobility. Some of the UMB's graduate programs are also ranked among the best in the USA by US News. US News has ranked its graduate programs in education #48 in the USA and master's of nursing at 63rd in the country. UMass Boston's academic excellence, urban location and diversity are some of the factors that makes it a top choice among international students. Business, Commerce, Socia
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally ranked public research university known for its student-centric teaching. Umass Boston has been ranked #43 by US News in its best education schools category for 2023-34. Also, US News has ranked UMass Boston #234 out of 443 National Universities. Business/Commerce, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences are some of the popular courses offered by UMass Boston.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
A. The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally ranked public research university known for its student-centric teaching. Umass Boston has been ranked #43 by US News in its best education schools category for 2023-34. Also, US News has ranked UMass Boston #234 out of 443 National Universities. Business/Commerce, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences are some of the popular courses offered by UMass Boston.
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