University of Massachusetts Boston

country rank	224
world rank	604

University Overview

Established in 1964, University of Massachusetts Boston is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Boston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of Massachusetts Boston
Acronym	UMB
Founded	1964 Origins date back to 1852
Colours	Blue and white
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University Location

Address	100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) 02125-3393 Massachusetts United States
T	+1 (617) 287 6000
F	+1 (617) 287 5999

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Massachusetts Boston for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Massachusetts Boston's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston 02125-3393 +1 (617) 287 6100

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Massachusetts Boston's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	Not reported
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Massachusetts Boston for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Year of first Accreditation

1972

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of Massachusetts Boston as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

UMass System
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Open Education Consortium (OEC)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

University of Massachusetts Boston's open courseware for free video lectures and course materials

Video Presentation

Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by University of Massachusetts Boston's representatives.
Please visit the official website of University of Massachusetts Boston to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.