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Admissions & Financial Aid

There is no typical student at UMass Boston.

Our students come to our seaside campus from many different backgrounds and from all across the globe. What they share is a desire to learn from professors who are leaders in their fields and passionate about teaching.

With approximately 175 academic programs for you to explore in nine colleges, Boston's only public research university has something for everyone, which truly makes UMass Boston a research university with a teaching soul.

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Visit UMass Boston

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Why UMass Boston?

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Why UMass Boston?

The proximity of the UMass Boston campus to downtown and the water make it an ideal location.

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