University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public institute. It was founded in 1964. In the National Universities category ranking by a top-ranking publisher, the university ranks at #213 position in the 2026 edition. This public research university offers its diverse students an exceptional learning environment and a rich experience of a great American city.

UMass Boston has a diverse student population. It has 2,400+ international students from 130+ countries. The university is proud to be the most diverse college campus in New England, and the third-most diverse in the U.S. According to 24/7 Wall Street, UMass Boston is the 3rd most diverse student body. Furthermore, this university is a nationally ranked public research university known for its inclusive culture, student-centered teaching, etc. 

UMass Boston has been named as a Top Tier Research University. It has received R1 status in 2025 by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is an university with a very high research activity. In 2024, UMass Boston reported USD 81.1 million in annual research funding. 

UMass Boston acceptance rate for Indian students is around 84%. This means tha this university is less selective. So students who meet the entry requirements and submit the application on time have a higher chance of admission.

The students who want to take admission to the UG courses of UMass Boston should have passed High School. Whereas those who want to study the PG courses, they must have passed a Bachelor's degree. 

Given below is the list of te famous people who have studied at the UMass Boston-

• Joe Rogan: Actor, Comedian, Podcaster
• Eileen Myles: American Poet and Writer
• Lenny Clarke: Comedian and Actor
• Thomas Menino: Politician
• Ken Casey: Musician

As per the details available on the web, UMass Boston graduates are working are:

• Massachusetts General Hospital
• State Street
• Fidelity Investments
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Moderna
• Deloitte
• Microsoft

UMass Boston placement rate for MBA graduates is 94.6%. A few of the employers of the graduates are:

• EY
• Bank of America
• FINRA
• City of Chelsea
• Mass General Brigham

Indian students at UMass Boston can do part time work. But they cannot work more than 20 hours per week while the classes are in session. Students can work 40 hours per week when the classes are not there. But efer to the conditions to know more details. The job listings are posted online through the Handshake website.  

A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all the undergraduate work is required to get into UMass Boston MS in CS course. The other requirements to get into this course are:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Official GRE score
• Academic official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / Duolingo test scores

The University of Massachusetts Boston admission requirements are given below:

• UG: The applicants should have a high school qualification
• PG: The applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree to get into the PG courses. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. GRE / GMAT scores are also required (varies as per the courses)
• ELP test score: TOEFL / IELTS or equivalent test scores are accepted

Yes, for admission to the University of Massachusetts Boston MBA course, the applicants require a GMAT / GRE score. The entry requirements are given below:

• Online application
• Official transcripts from all the post-secondary institutions attended, both undergraduate and graduate
• the latest professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of Intent essay
• English language proficiency score

For UG students, UMass Boston application fee is USD 60 (Around INR 5.7k). Whereas those who want to study PG courses have to submit an application fee of USD 75 (Around INR 7.1k). The UG students can apply to this university via Common App whereas the PG students can apply directly to the university. 

UMass Boston offer limited scholarships to international students. International UG students are eligible for merit scholarships. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicants must have a 3.3 or higher high school GPA. The value of this scholarship is Up to USD 5,000. This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.

The University of Massachusetts Boston automatically reviews students for merit scholarships. A high GPA may definitely help students, but it is not a guarantee of the scholarship. The university strongly recommends students who want to receive the merit scholarships at the UG level to complete an admissions application by the early action deadline as specified officially. 

International students are eligible for UMass Boston merit scholarship aid based on their admission application. Students can also explore financial support options through private loans available from private lenders and other financial institutions. For the University of Massachusetts Boston scholarships, International students must have at least a 3.3 GPA or higher for a merit scholarship of up to USD 5,000 annually.

For Indian students getting admitted to the UG courses, the tuition fee for UMass is around INR 36 L. For PG courses, the tuition fee can be between INR 8.2 L - INR 57.3 L. The living expenses for UMass Boston students are given below-

One new opportunity for Indian students at UMass Boston for MBA is the one-price tuition option. The MBA locked-in tuition rate is USD 25,000 (Around INR 23.8 L), as per this fee option. Students can opt for this option before the start of their second semester and 5 years to complete the degree. 

This option is a flexible online learning option but allows students to take two face-to-face classes. 

The duration of the UMass Boston MBA is one-year. Some of the reasons to pursue this university’s MBA course are:  

• Accreditation: This university’s MBA programme is a Tier-One, AACSB-accredited program. The university’s College of Management is ranked as Best Business School by the Princeton Review
• Personalization: Students can choose from 11 specializations to customize their MBA. A few of the specializations are Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, International Management, and more
• Salary: The MBA graduates starting salaries are 22% - 40% higher than those of people with only a bachelor’s degree. (Source: Graduate Management Admission Council 2021 Corporate Business Survey)

As per the unofficial sources, UMass Boston popular majors are:

• Business Administration and Management
• Psychology
• Nursing Science
• Biology / Biological Sciences
• IT
• Economics
• Criminal Justice / Safety Studies

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-massachusetts-boston/ms-business-analytics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UMass Boston MS in business Analytics</a> course is 1.5 - 2 years long. It also prepares the graduates for career in a number of industries like Healthcare, Finance, Technology, and Government. The total cost of this course is around USD 50k. A few of the career roles for which students can go for are Business Analyst, Marketing Manager, Data Scientist, Marketing Research Analyst, etc. 

Yes, MS in Finance course at UMass Boston is a STEM designated program. This means students can get OPT extension of 36 months. This graduates of this programme has the employers like Bank of America, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Fidelity, TD Bank, etc. For admission to this course, GRE / GMAT course is not required. 

There are 100+ student clubs and organizations at UMass Boston. A few of the student groups and organizations at this university include The Gaming Club, The Mass Media, Growing Women in Science, etc. Also, there are Division III athletics teams of the university. 

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

UMass campus size is 120 acres. The campus is a waterfront campus with more than 16,000 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1 and the average class size is 28. There are 100+ student organizations at the university, which can be a way for students to enjoy campus life. Also, the university has 18 Division III NCAA teams.

In the world-rankings by a top-ranking publisher, UMass Boston's world ranking is #951-1000 in 2026 and #1001-1200 in 2025. This shows that in the world rankings, this university is ranked better in the current year's QS rankings. In Times Higher Education rankings by 2026, the University of Massachusetts Boston ranking is #112. 

UMass Boston ranking is #213 in the National Universities ranking as per a ranking publisher in the US in 2026. Last year, in the same category rankings, this university was placed at #214. This shows that in the National Universities rankings, the UMass Boston ranking has improved. In the U.S. specific rankings, UMass Boston has managed to stay in the Top 300 Universities. 

In Times Higher Education 2026 subject rankings, UMass Boston ranking is-

• Education Studies: #45
• Computer Science: #56
• Engineering: #66
• Business & Economics: #79
• Arts & Humanities: #92
• Psychology: #93