Graduate Studies

UMass Dartmouth graduate programs prepare you for the next step in your career. Choose from an array of master's and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates.

Graduate Studies

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Master's Programs

UMassD offers you a private college educational experience and public university value.

Doctoral Programs

Pursue advanced studies, research, and creative work in an exciting, individualized environment.

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs can count towards a master's degree if the student decides later to seek admission to a degree program.

Online & Continuing Education

Flexible online and on-campus programs help you earn your degree or advance in your career.

Deadlines

Application deadlines for graduate programs for each semester.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees information for graduate students.

Fellowships & Funding

Learn more about Fellowships, loan information, and funding.

Course Listing

Browse courses offered at UMassD.

Graduate Catalog

The Graduate Catalog is the official source of information about the University’s graduate academic programs (excluding law), its approved courses, and associated policies and procedures.

Admissions Requirements

University requirements for graduate admissions.

UMass Dartmouth at a glance

Dr. Mark A. Fuller, Chancellor of UMass Dartmouth, shares some of the many ways UMassD can launch you into lifelong success with a graduate degree.

Graduate/Law enrollment

2,157

Average salary for graduate alumni, class of 2023

$90K

Graduate countries represented

Research activity

$42M

Graduate Student Life

Picture yourself here— discover graduate student opportunities, learn about housing and dining options, and explore the SouthCoast.

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Electrical engineering graduate student Divyamaan Sahoo

Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering

Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Rayna Letourneau, PhD '17, RN

PhD student Agata Piffer Braga and Professor Dan MacDonald at SMAST looking at the autonomous underwater vehicle T-REMUS

From apprentice to expert: A UMass Dartmouth mentorship story

Jeevan Araveti pictured in front of a Bloomberg Terminal in the Charlton Technology Center

Jeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of finance

UMassD senior and UMass Law 1L Nathan Upchurch stands in front of the

Nathan Upchurch '24, '26: 3+3 with UMass Law

Ramina Behzad '25: Turning her passion into life-changing research

PhD student Iury Simoes Sousa at SMAST lobby

Iury Simoes-Sousa '23: International collaboration

Mechanical engineering student and ISSA founder Farnaz Feyli in the library

Meet the UMassD Iranian Students and Scholars Association

Capri McLucas moments before crossing the stage at Commencement

Capri McLucas '23: A meaningful experience

phd cybersecurity student gaspard baye in front of library staircase

Gaspard Baye: Deep learning

Rahul Chaube stands outside the Charlton College of Business

Rahul Chaube '23: On the forefront of tech

Kenny Duong '22, '23: Becoming a leader

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International Students

With students from more than 50 countries currently studying at UMass Dartmouth, we welcome applications from international students.

Non-degree special students

UMassD offers individuals the chance to enroll in graduate courses, as Non-Degree Special Students, without applying for admission to a graduate program.