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The flagship campus of the Massachusetts state system, with strong computer science and engineering faculties.
About the university
The flagship campus of the Massachusetts state system, with strong computer science and engineering faculties.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Photos: University of Massachusetts Amherst, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Apply with the Common Application (including the UMass questions), official high school transcripts for grades 9-11 or secondary school exams, a letter of recommendation and the USD 85 fee, which cannot be waived. Review is holistic.
SAT and ACT scores are optional for first-year applicants.
Non-native speakers need IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL 80 with no section below 20 (4.5 on the new scale), Duolingo 115 or Cambridge English 176. Scores must be under two years old and are not superscored.
Four full years at a high school teaching mainly in English with a British or American curriculum may waive the test, at the Director's discretion.
Applicants to architecture, art, dance and music should apply early to allow time for a portfolio review or audition.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated total cost of attendance for international undergraduates USD 69,465
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at umass.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Massachusetts Amherst is realistic.
We match you to the right course and intake.
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
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Ask on WhatsAppInternational undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 43,819 a year, depending on the course. Estimated total cost of attendance for international undergraduates USD 69,465
Yes. First-year merit awards. We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
GESCO applies to the University of Massachusetts Amherst by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is in United States. It was founded in 1863.
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Massachusetts Amherst directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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