About University
The University of Massachusetts, or UMass, is a public research university whose story can be traced back over a century and a half. Although the university began with the motive to help agricultural growth, it saw dramatic growth and robust development over the years. Since its inception, UMass has had one purpose—“common weal” or public good. Hence, it quickly expanded regarding departments, programs, and campuses.
The university is particularly known for being the largest research university in the country. Its research facilities, such as the Lederle Graduate Research Center and the Conte National Polymer Research Center, are among the oldest on the campus. Another key highlight of the university is its University Without Walls, specifically designed to provide education to adult learners. Over the years, UMass Amherst has curated its values to nourish student development, creativity, and innovation on campus. This has resulted in over 74,000 students thriving on UMass campuses currently. UMass is not just an institution; it is a community dedicated to nurturing the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
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Popular Programs
- Comparative Literature
- Kinesiology
- Film Studies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Judaic Studies
- Astronomy
- Afro American Studies
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Scholarships
- International Student Scholarships
- Merit-Based Scholarships
- Community College Academic Honors Scholarship
- Academic Honors Scholarship
- Honors-to-Honors Scholarship
- Chancellor’s Scholarship
Intakes and Deadlines
UMass Offers Two Intakes
The Fall Intake and the Spring Intake.
Fall Intake: The Application for the Fall Intake begins in April.
Spring Intake: The applications for Spring Intake Early Decision typically begin at the start of November. Regular decisions for the Spring Intake last till the middle of January.
Admission Requirements
Undergrad applicants need a high school degree or equivalent qualifications (with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), UCAS tariff points, a personal statement, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and English language proficiency. The university accepts IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, and Duolingo test scores. For language proficiency, the university requires a score of 6.5 for IELTS, 80 or above for TOEFL, 176 for Cambridge and 115 for Duolingo.
Postgraduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher) in a relevant subject, a personal statement, two academic references(or letters of recommendation,) and English language proficiency. The university accepts IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, and Duolingo test scores. For language proficiency, the university requires a score of 6.5 for IELTS, 80 or above for TOEFL, 176 for Cambridge, and 115 for Duolingo. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.
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