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Ranked in the top 11%

UMassD by the Numbers

Academic Program Areas

nationally for best value college, based on return on investment.”

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80+

- Payscale

Number of graduate students

Academic programs

How to Apply Step 1: Submit your application to: umassd.edu/international-apply.

Step 2: Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by literal English translations.

For all post-secondary education taken outside of the United States, an official course-by-course evaluation is required.

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• Official TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT or 550 pBT • Official IELTS composite score of at least 6.5 Undergraduate applicants who do not have the minimum TOEFL/IELTS score should contact the UMassD American Language & Cultures Institute at ALCI@umassd.edu. (Information about ALCI appears in this brochure.)

Step 5: Send an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice.

Step 3: Submit an official SAT or ACT report.

Step 4: Submit an official TOEFL or IELTS report unless you have attended, for at least 1 year, a school in which the language of instruction is English, or English is the national language of your home country.

Application Deadlines Spring: December 1 Fall: July 1 School codes SAT: 3786 ACT: 001906

TOEFL:

2018-19 Academic Year Costs Undergraduate

Tuition and fees $29,661 Room & board $13,487 Total $43,148 Additional Fees Orientation Fee College Fees Health Insurance

Includes double room for a full year and Platinum Meal Plan (unlimited meal swipes)

$260 (one-time fee) Range from $426-$1,350 $2,168 (annually)

Total number of undergraduate students

25

Average class size

25

Students living on campus

401

Full-time faculty

16:1

Student : faculty ratio

DIII varsity teams

180+

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3500

100

Countries represented by students & faculty

Clubs and organizations

15 Minutes to the beach

Scholarships International applicants are automatically considered for international merit-based awards following acceptance to UMassD. Scholarship decisions are based on applicant’s secondary school/college academic record and test scores.

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Arts & Sciences

Business

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Anthropology Applied & Computational Mathematics Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Crime & Justice Studies Data Science (interdisciplinary) Economics Economics-Healthcare Services Administration English French Health & Society History International Politics International Security Studies Liberal Arts Literature & Criticism Marine Biology Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science Philosophy Political Science Portuguese Pre-law Psychology Public Administration Sociology Spanish Women’s & Gender Studies Writing, Rhetoric & Communication

Accounting

Nursing

Minor only

Manufacturing

Aging & Health Black Studies Communication Creative Writing Indic Studies Leadership & Civic Engagement Religious Studies Sustainability Urban Studies

Mechanical Engineering

Kilometers to Boston

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E-commerce/Digital Business Finance

Visual & Performing Arts

General Business Administration (transfers only)

Animation & Game Arts

Leadership

Art History

Management

Ceramics

Management Information Systems

Drawing

Marketing

Graphic Design

Operations Management

Illustration

Service Operation Management

Integrated Studio Arts

Small Business/ Entrepreneurship

Jewelry/Metals

Supply Chain Management

Music

Technology & Management

Music Education

Minor only

Painting

Business Administration

Photography

International Business

Printmaking

Art Education

Sculpture

Engineering

Textiles

Astronomy /Astrophysics

Minor only

Bioengineering - Biomedical Engineering (sophomore entrance)

Film & Media Studies Fine Arts

Civil Engineering - Environmental Resources Engineering (sophomore entrance)

Pre-professional advising

Computer Engineering - Cyber Security (sophomore entrance) Computer Science Data Science (interdisciplinary) Electrical Engineering

Physics Software Engineering

Minor only

Pre-law Pre-med & pre-health (including pre-dental, pre-PT, pre-vet)

Still can’t decide?

You can apply to UMassD without declaring a major.

Arts & Sciences Undeclared Business Undeclared Engineering Undeclared Studio Arts Undeclared

Computer Game Design Mobile Applications Development

The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UMass Dartmouth are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. www.ccneaccreditation.org

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Office of Admissions 285 Old Westport Road Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 ph: 508.999.8605 • fx: 508.999.8755 email: international@umassd.edu • umassd.edu

Welcome International students

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University of Massachusetts

UMass Dartmouth is ranked

is ranked in the top 20%

as a Tier 1 National

of the world’s universities.”

Research University.”

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Concord

Portsmouth

Massachusetts

- Times Higher Education

- U.S. News & World Report

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Providence Connecticut Rhode Island

I am very pleased to welcome international students to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth community. This is a rich learning and living environment where you will be encouraged and challenged by faculty and staff who are committed to your success.

UMass Dartmouth is one of the five campuses comprising the world-renowned University of Massachusetts. We offer the academic resources of a premier research university, with a level of personalized teaching that is extraordinary. In addition to our intellectual capital, the University serves as a cultural, social, and economic catalyst in this region.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked UMass Dartmouth as a Tier 1 National Research University.

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Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their scholarly and creative works. These same faculty engage our undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and projects that develop both knowledge and critical leadership skills.

We are committed to facilitating your learning experience and your professional success. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Mohammad Karim, Ph.D. Provost, UMass Dartmouth

Academics

Prepared for the Future

Academic excellence and a personalized educational experience are at the heart of UMass Dartmouth (UMassD). In the classrooms, in the laboratories, and in practice, our students are gaining the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce and contribute throughout their careers.

At UMass Dartmouth we prepare you for the real world by combining a cutting-edge education with hands-on experiences. Research opportunities, internships, capstone projects, and community-service learning give you the chance to put your classroom learning to work and gain practical skills. Our graduates find success and continue to grow through their careers.

Team projects and cutting-edge undergraduate research projects with faculty prepare our graduates for a global economy. We help students develop the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that are essential in any job.

Students benefit from interacting with people from an array of disciplines.

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Location Matters International Student Scholarship Center The International Student Scholar Center is a valuable resource for international students.

• F-1 and J-1 visa status advising • Workshops on U.S. employment processes • Student advising • International Student Orientation • Promotes cultural events

umassd.edu/international_students

Intensive English Program UMass Dartmouth’s American Language and Cultures Institute (ALCI) intensive English program offers courses at all levels of English, with a curriculum designed to prepare you to communicate in English-speaking academic, social, and professional settings.

Your preparation for classroom success includes intensive English/ESL study. Your ALCI peers come from across the United States and the world, and together you will have the opportunity to participate in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth clubs, organizations, and student life.

Students may be required to complete English proficiency requirements before acceptance to UMass Dartmouth.

umassd.edu/ALCI

Career Placement Sites Accenture

Hasbro

Ranked #113 for top public

• Arts & Sciences

Apple

Intel Johnson & Johnson

schools among nationally

• Business

Brigham & Women’s Hospital (Boston)

• Engineering

Dell EMC

• Nursing

Genzyme

• Visual & Performing Arts

Fidelity Investments Google

Oracle PricewaterhouseCoopers St. Jude Medical State Street Bank

• 21 kilometers from the beach • 48 kilometers from Providence, RI • 97 kilometers from Boston, MA There is daily bus transportation to Boston directly from campus. Boston’s international airport is available by public transportation.

Living on Campus UMassD has 75 percent of first-year students living on campus. Campus housing is plentiful and is available for the duration of your UMassD studies. We have traditional residence halls, suites, townhouses, and apartments.

The entire campus is wireless, and residence halls have free cable TV access and free on-site laundry facilities. Landlines are available for students who wish to have that service.

Providence

UMass Dartmouth: 1 University, 5 Colleges

Morgan Stanley

UMass Dartmouth is located in a vibrant, coastal community:

ranked universities.”

- U.S. News & World Report

And there’s plenty of parking. There is one entry/ exit for the campus and a permanent, full-time UMass Dartmouth Police Department that supports students, faculty, and staff 24/7.

Dining There are 12 places to eat on campus, and some locations are open early and late for student convenience. There are a number of meal plans that can be selected. Just outside of campus are a number of restaurant options from fast food to sushi.

Activities on Campus There are activities on campus virtually every day and night of the academic year. From intercollegiate athletic games and intramural sports, to visiting speakers and cultural celebrations, UMassD offers intellectual, social, cultural, and community service pursuits.

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