This university started as Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1863. In 1962, the Massachusetts General Court expanded the UMass System, Massachusetts with the creation of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The 1974 to 1988 Columbia Point campus and Boston State College merger and Park Square campus created the University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Facts

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	<li>Blue and white are the university official colors.</li>
	<li>University has affiliation with Urban 13/GCU.</li>
	<li>The average annual graduate rate is 60%.</li>
	<li>Bobby the Beacon is the university mascot.</li>
	<li>The campus spans an area of 120 acres.</li>
</ul>

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About

On-Campus Accommodation

On campus housing facilities are available for all interested students.

<ul>
	<li>One will also get dining services during their stay.</li>
	<li>Social integration, accessibility to classrooms, and student community are all advantages of being on campus.</li>
	<li>Room, furnishings, building amenities, utilities, and in-building events are all included in all on-campus living fees.</li>
	<li>Students can apply directly from the university website. You can also take a virtual tour of the residence facilities.</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation

The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

Homestay

There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

Accommodation

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Interested individuals should go to the school&#39;s website and apply to the appropriate program type (graduate or undergraduate). There is a form to be filled out. Applications can be stored and opened again at a later time.

Application Portal -&nbsp;<a href="https://admissions.umb.edu/international-students/apply">UG</a>&nbsp;||&nbsp;<a href="https://admissions.umb.edu/graduate-students/apply">PG</a>

Application Fee -&nbsp;100 USD

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Student Clubs

The student body comprises different student organizations that include the student government organization, the royal court, the gospel choir, the reserve officers&#39; training corps, and the marching band.&nbsp;

Part-time Jobs

Student employment is encouraged at the university, but for part-time employment, you will have to look at the rules to see if you are eligible or not. Contact the career services to ask if you can intern or work part-time as you study and not only during vacations.&nbsp;

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We recommend FAMU if you want a culturally diverse but academically engaging experience. Financial aid, internships and part time jobs serve the purpose of giving you financial liberty as you study. Live in the residence halls and benefit from the academic result of other students

Students can readily connect with instructors with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio because most classes are small (about 28 students).

FAMU offers a wide range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to prospective and current students. The President Special Scholarship and the Exceptional Scholar&#39;s Award are two important scholarship categories. You can check the scholarship requirements to see whether you qualify.

<ul>
	<li>The Putnam UMass Scholarships are cash awards given to outstanding graduate students who have completed at least 12 credits at the institution and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.&nbsp;Up to 1,000 USD is available.</li>
	<li>Scholarships in memory of Halal Alamgir: This award is for continuing students who want to work in the fields of democracy, development, or social justice. The student must be a junior studying political science, international relations, or another related field. The total sum is 2,606 USD.U&nbsp;Applicants must apply through their school&#39;s academic department.</li>
</ul>

Currently, the University of Massachusetts, Boston has only one major campus. The campus is one mile from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy/UMass MBTA Station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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	<li>The campus houses notable facilities such as the Campus Center, Clark Athletic Center, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Healey Library, and others that service the university&#39;s infrastructure.</li>
	<li>There are multiple parking lots and bus stops on campus, as well as a police station, an alumni lounge, bookstore, colleges and school buildings, ATMs, athletic structures, and other buildings and structures that distinguish the university.</li>
</ul>

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Boston is a city located in Massachusetts and is the most populated city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The city has high cultural and historical relevance and is the site for many events in American history. The economy of Boston depends on high-tech companies as well as the medical sector.&nbsp;

Important landmarks/places nearby

Boston is popular tourist destination so make sure you check out:

<ul>
	<li>Skywalk Observatory</li>
	<li>The Paul Revere House</li>
	<li>Charles River Esplanade</li>
	<li>Public Garden</li>
</ul>

Nearby Airports

The Boston Logan International Airport is the nearest Airport less than 6 miles from university. This is the only airport you will require for regional and international travel.

Nearby subways and train stations

Following are the train stations locate are just minutes away from the university campus:

<ul>
	<li>Coolidge Corner</li>
	<li>Washington Square</li>
	<li>Kent Street</li>
</ul>

Crime Rate

The crime rate of Boston was reported to be 6.48 per thousand residents but the total being 26.45. The number of violent crimes reported were 4378.

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Placements&nbsp;

Successful students at the University of Massachusetts have outstanding placement chances. Graduates in the Support Functions and Translation sectors make an average of 30,000 USD per year.

Internships

The university is a big believer in experiential learning or internships and has dedicated career services for the same. The professional development centre of the university is targeted towards making the academic career of their students as bright as possible. Internship opportunities available for both current students and alumni.&nbsp;

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The weather of Tallahassee ranges from hot summers to mild winters. The weather usually remains dry even in the autumn and spring. The average annual temperature ranges between 20-27 degree celcius.

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PG Degree/Masters

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Business Administration (MBA)

PG Degree/Masters

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Computer Science Major (BS) [ABET Certified]

UG Degree/Bachelors

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Management Major (BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

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Finance (MS) - General Finance Track

PG Degree/Masters

University of Massachusetts - Boston (Shorelight): Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

#165

Rank

Jan/May/Sep

Intake

All Courses

Business Analytics (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Finance (MS) - Investment Management and Quantitative Finance Track

PG Degree/Masters

Information Technology (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Science (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Global Governance and Human Security (MA)

PG Degree/Masters

Accounting with Data Analytics (MS)

PG Degree/Masters

Business Administration (MBA)

PG Degree/Masters

Gerontology (MS) - Management of Aging Services Track

PG Degree/Masters

Computer Engineering Major (BS) [ABET Certified]

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science Major (BA)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Computer Science Major (BS) [ABET Certified]

UG Degree/Bachelors

Information Technology Major (BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Management Major (BS)

UG Degree/Bachelors

Instructional Design (MEd)

PG Degree/Masters

Finance (MS) - General Finance Track

PG Degree/Masters

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