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University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

UMass Boston's computing bachelor's covers programming, algorithms, systems and software engineering at its Morrissey Boulevard campus, with an AI and data-science track.

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UMass Boston's computing bachelor's covers programming, algorithms, systems and software engineering at its Morrissey Boulevard campus, with an AI and data-science track.

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  1. BS Computer Science — Boston campus
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  • Provide secondary-school records and final certificates, a recommendation and a personal essay.
  • Indian applicants submit secondary and higher-secondary certificates with marks.
  • SAT/ACT-optional review is available; records require certified English translations where applicable.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 or an accepted alternative; formal country or curriculum exemptions apply only when the university's conditions are met.

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  • Fall and spring undergraduate entry.

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Application deadlines

  • International admissions lists fall Early Action on 1 November and 1 January, Regular Decision on 15 February, and spring on 15 December.
  • Use this international calendar rather than the later generic deadline shown on the programme page; confirm the intended admission year.

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International tuition

  • For 2026/27, the first-year full-time nonresident annual table lists US$39,586 tuition, US$770 mandatory fees and US$10 education-abroad engagement fee.
  • New-student, insurance and applicable programme charges are extra, as are housing and living expenses.
  • These figures are not a future-year fee guarantee.

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  • First-year international applicants with at least a 3.3 GPA are considered automatically for merit awards up to US$10,000 annually.
  • Partnership-programme entrants are excluded, and an award must be confirmed before being included in the budget.

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What can international students study at University of Massachusetts Boston?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Boston campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Massachusetts Boston?

Provide secondary-school records and final certificates, a recommendation and a personal essay. Indian applicants submit secondary and higher-secondary certificates with marks. SAT/ACT-optional review is available; records require certified English translations where applicable. IELTS 6.0 or an accepted alternative; formal country or curriculum exemptions apply only when the university's conditions are met.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Massachusetts Boston?

For 2026/27, the first-year full-time nonresident annual table lists US$39,586 tuition, US$770 mandatory fees and US$10 education-abroad engagement fee. New-student, insurance and applicable programme charges are extra, as are housing and living expenses. These figures are not a future-year fee guarantee. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Massachusetts Boston?

International admissions lists fall Early Action on 1 November and 1 January, Regular Decision on 15 February, and spring on 15 December. Use this international calendar rather than the later generic deadline shown on the programme page; confirm the intended admission year. Fall and spring undergraduate entry. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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