About
University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth is a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research resulting in personal and lifelong student success. Ranked the 108th top public university, UMass has seven degree-granting colleges and schools and an Honors College.
With over 40 undergraduate STEM programs among 90+ academic programs, 40 masters and 12 doctoral programs, your student can explore a variety of courses in healthcare, health sciences, public policy and law, people and culture, business, STEM, art and designs and the performing arts at a one-of-a-kind campus. Undergraduate students who have a 2.75 GPA and above can recieve $10,000 to $15,500 scholarship per academic year.
UMass graduates are employed at companies such as Google, Johnson & Johnson, Dreamworks and Siemens and continue their education at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School, MIT, Brown University, and the University of Michigan. Study in a vibrant community at a coastal location and build memories to last a lifetime.

Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Science in Computer Science
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
February (15/02/2024)
Academic Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements:Must have a Bachelor's degree.Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal.Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words.ResumeTranscripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.Students must demonstrate:ability to write programs in a high-level programming language (such as C, C++, Java)knowledge of computer architecture and operating systemsknowledge of software engineeringknowledge of mathematical analysis and elements of theoretical foundations of computer science and analysis of algorithmsGRE is strongly recommended.2 letters of recommendation: from a person in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from a supervisor familiar with your recent job performance. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:TOEFL (IBT): minimum score of 72IELTS: BAND 6.0Pearsons PTE Academic: 52Duolingo: minimum score of 95 -
Master of Science in Data Science
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
February (15/02/2024)
Academic Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements:Must have a Bachelor degree.Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal.Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words.ResumeTranscripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.GRE is recommended but not required.1 letter of recommendation: from a person in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from supervisors familiar with your recent job performance. BS/MS applicants are encouraged to include a recommendation from a department faculty member willing to advise their graduate research. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:TOEFL (IBT): minimum score of 72IELTS: BAND 6.0Pearsons PTE Academic: 52Duolingo: minimum score of 95 -
Master of Science in Technology Management
Academic Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements:Must have a Bachelor degree.Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal.Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words.ResumeTranscripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.GMAT is currently being waived.1 letter of recommendation: preferably from a faculty member or an employer. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.Qualifications for GMAT waiverThe GMAT requirement for admission to Charlton graduate business programs is waived if the applicant proves any of the following to UMass Dartmouth's satisfaction:An earned a baccalaureate degree (or the equivalent of a USA baccalaureate degree) in any major/discipline from an accredited college/university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.An earned graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) in any major/discipline from an accredited college/university. Minimum documentation required: Official transcript.Licensure in the United States as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Financial Planner. Other certification programs may also qualify for this waiver at the discretion of UMass Dartmouth.At least 5 years of managerial/supervisory work experience. Required documentation:Letter of recommendation from at least 1 employer (preferably current employer)resume that cites months and years of all employment, all employer(s) name(s), all job title(s), and specific description(s) of managerial/supervisory duties.An earned Graduate Certificate from the Charlton College of Business with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30.English Language Requirements:TOEFL( internet-based) minimum score of 80TOEFL (paper-based) minimum score of 533IELTS - minimum band score of 6.5View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
July (15/07/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the school counselor to be considered official.Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities for which you enrolled in courses.Academic transcripts (see below)Ged students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record - If you completed high school through the GED program, you must submit a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record. You may mail copies of these records with your application form yourself. An official high school transcript is still required.Optional:Submit an official SAT or ACT score report - We can accept scores from your school as long as they are recorded on an official transcript. It is important to have your scores sent as early as possible in your senior year to ensure a complete evaluation of your application.Personal essaySend us a personal essay of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application.Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology.English Language Requirements:TOEFL: 79IELTS: 6.0Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176PTE: 53Duolingo: 105TOEFL Essential: 9.0ELS: 112 level.View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
July (15/07/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the school counselor to be considered official.Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities for which you enrolled in courses.Academic transcripts (see below)Ged students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record - If you completed high school through the GED program, you must submit a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record. You may mail copies of these records with your application form yourself. An official high school transcript is still required.Optional:Submit an official SAT or ACT score report - We can accept scores from your school as long as they are recorded on an official transcript. It is important to have your scores sent as early as possible in your senior year to ensure a complete evaluation of your application.Personal essaySend us a personal essay of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application.Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology.English Language Requirements:TOEFL: 79IELTS: 6.0Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176PTE: 53Duolingo: 105TOEFL Essential: 9.0ELS: 112 level.View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
July (15/07/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the school counselor to be considered official.Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities for which you enrolled in courses.Academic transcripts (see below)Ged students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record - If you completed high school through the GED program, you must submit a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record. You may mail copies of these records with your application form yourself. An official high school transcript is still required.Optional:Submit an official SAT or ACT score report - We can accept scores from your school as long as they are recorded on an official transcript. It is important to have your scores sent as early as possible in your senior year to ensure a complete evaluation of your application.Personal essaySend us a personal essay of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application.Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology.View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:TOEFL: 79IELTS: 6.0Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176PTE: 53Duolingo: 105TOEFL Essential: 9.0ELS: 112 level.
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Experience: CV
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- UMASS - University Commonwealth Scholarship, - This scholarship pays for mandatory tuition and fees. (Variable)
- UMASS Merit awards for undergraduate applicants - $10,000-$15,500 per academic year
- UMassD - Admissions Award - Variable
- UMASS - Chancellor's Scholarship - Variable
- UMASS - Dean's Scholarship - Variable
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