International Graduate Admissions

UMass Dartmouth offers the academic excellence, professional preparation, and affordability that will enable you to advance your career, while also providing unique opportunities for meaningful impact and growth.

International students

Make UMassD your home away from home

UMass Dartmouth welcomes applications from international students for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We are home to students from more than 50 countries around the world.

Meet Kirti Bendigeri '23

Data Science Master's student Kirti Bendigeri '23 discusses choosing UMassD, her transition to the U.S., and opportunities on campus.

What is it like at UMass Dartmouth?

Our campus was built with space to spare. Woods, ponds, trails, up-to-date athletic facilities, and a brand new dining location and first-year residence hall. Learn more about our location and take the virtual tour.

International student stories

From Lebanon to Haiti, learn more about our students from all over the world and why UMass Dartmouth was the right choice for their education.

Student research

From offshore wind and marine research to shedding light on the structure of our universe through research on supernovae, see the types of research taking place at UMass Dartmouth.

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Graduate Academic Programs

Browse master's, doctoral, certificate, and online graduate programs.

Shaad Mahmud: PhD in Computer & Electrical Engineering

STEM OPT Programs

Browse STEM OPT eligible graduate degree programs at UMass Dartmouth.

How to Apply

Admissions plus program-specific requirements guide you through the application process.

Preparation & resources

English Proficiency Requirements & Waivers

Admissions plus program-specific requirements guide you through the application process.

Assistantships

Available on a competitive basis and may be subject to change.

Professor Chan Du with students in the Charlton Technology Center, including Dheeraj Reetha Venugopalan MBA '23 (red shirt)

I-20 Eligibility

Students enrolled full time in master's or doctoral programs are eligible to be issued an I-20. Certificate programs are not.

Tuition and fees

International students attending UMass Dartmouth with an F-1 visa need to enroll full-time. Full-time status is a minimum of 9 credits for each semester (fall and spring).