For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for graduate students varies from $41,550 to $64,461.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
$41,550 - $64,461
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university located in Amherst, Massachusetts, with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1863. As the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, UMass Amherst has become synonymous with academic excellence and innovation. Situated in a dynamic college town just under two hours from Boston, the university offers a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment. With nine schools and colleges, including the College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Information and Computer Sciences, Isenberg School of Management, College of Nursing, and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UMass Amherst provides students with a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines. The university's commitment to excellence is reflected in its state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive learning environment, empowering students to pursue their passions, engage in groundbreaking research, and become leaders in their respective fields.
Points of Pride
- UMass Amherst is classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation.
- In 2022, 97% of UMass Amherst engineering graduates secured employment within six months of graduation.
- Graduates of UMass Amherst have the opportunity to work for renowned companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, Oracle, Bose, Raytheon, Dell, and Techtronic Industries.
- The university offers 29 academic disciplines that are ranked among the Top 200 programs worldwide.
- Additionally, 20 programs at UMass Amherst are ranked among the Top 200 worldwide by QS World Universities by Subject in 2023.
- UMass Amherst has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Value Public Colleges by The Princeton Review in 2023.
University Highlights
- The University of Massachusetts at Amherst boasts 15 Centers and Institutes dedicated to the College of Engineering, covering various teaching and research areas such as sustainable energy, cybersecurity, mechatronics, and biomechanics.
- According to Niche.com's rankings for 2022, UMass Amherst is listed at #72 among Colleges with the Best Student Life in America.
- U.S. News & World Report places UMass Amherst at #67 among National Universities in 2023.
- As the No. 1 public research university in New England, graduate students at UMass Amherst have the opportunity to work side by side with research teams, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- The university has been recognized as the #1 Best Campus Food according to The Princeton Review.
- UMass Amherst has also made it to the Top 20 Coolest Schools list, based on Sierra Club sustainability rankings.
- College Magazine ranks UMass Amherst #8 among colleges located in amazing towns.
- With a four-year graduation rate of 76%, UMass Amherst is placed in the Top 6 nationally among public universities.
- The university takes pride in its diverse student body, ranking in the Top 20 for student of color enrollment among public flagship universities.
- The student-to-faculty ratio at UMass Amherst is 18:1, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
- UMass Amherst holds the distinction of being the No. 1 public research university in New England, offering electrical and computer engineering (ECE) graduates the chance to collaborate closely with research teams and witness the impact of their work on the Massachusetts economy.
- ECE graduate students have access to over 25 labs, centers, and research groups, contributing to cutting-edge areas such as data and computational science, artificial intelligence, climate science and sustainability, and health sciences.
- UMass Amherst has established valuable industry partnerships with prestigious organizations like the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the US Department of Defense.
- U.S. News & World Report ranks UMass Amherst at #26 among national public universities.
- The university has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Public) by The Princeton Review.
- The MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program offered by UMass Amherst is ranked #12 by U.S. News and World Report in 2022.
- The Finance Curriculum at UMass Amherst is ranked #10 by U.S. News and World Report in 2021.
- UMass Amherst opened the impressive $62 million Isenberg Business Innovation Hub in January 2019.
- In the U.S. News and World Report rankings, UMass Amherst is placed at #67 among National Universities.
- UMass Amherst is also ranked #26 in Top Public Schools by U.S. News and World Report.
- U.S. News and World Report recognizes UMass Amherst at #133 in Best Value Schools.
US News & World Report Rankings – Graduate
- #53 in Best Graduate Business Schools
- #55 in Best Graduate Engineering Schools
- #47 in Graduate Civil Engineering Programs
- #44 in Graduate Computer Engineering Programs
- #49 in Graduate Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering Programs
- #38 in Graduate Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering Programs
- #57 in Graduate Materials Engineering Programs
- #61 in Graduate Mechanical Engineering Programs
Programs
Graduate
- Applied Mathematics – STEM Designated
- Architecture – STEM Designated
- Business Analytics – STEM designated
- Design – Historic Preservation
- Electrical and Computer Engineering – STEM Designated
- Finance – Alternative Investments – STEM Designated
- Industrial Engineering and Operations Research – STEM Designated
- Landscape Architecture
- Material Science and Engineering – STEM Designated
- Mathematics – Statistics– STEM Designated
- Mechanical Engineering – STEM designated
- Regional Planning
- Sustainability Sciences – STEM Designated
- Sustainable Building Systems – Environmental Conservation – STEM Designated
Graduate
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL: 80
- PTE: 53
- Duolingo: 105
- GRE/GMAT: Required for major programs
- Application Fee: $85
