The Institution of Massachusetts Lowell (commonly referred to as UMass Lowell or UML) is a public research university located in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill. Since 1975, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has granted regional accreditation to the university, which is part of the University of Massachusetts system. It is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the state's second-largest public institution, with over 18,000 students and 1,110 faculty members. It belongs to the R2 category, which stands for "Doctoral Universities with a High Research Activity."The institution has 120 bachelor's degree programmes, 43 master's degree programmes, and 25 doctorate degree programmes, including nationally recognised programmes in engineering, criminal justice, education, music, science, and technology. The university offers approved undergraduate degrees in meteorology, sound recording technology, nuclear engineering, and plastics engineering, making it one of the few public universities in the United States to do so.
University of Massachusetts Lowell Rankings
- #901-1000 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
- #1101 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
- #176 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
University of Massachusetts Lowell Course Rankings
University of Massachusetts Lowell Business Courses Ranks
- #201 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021
University of Massachusetts Lowell Engineering Courses Rnaks
- #116 Electrical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #104 Chemical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #105 Mechanical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #117 Biomedical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
- #119 Civil Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
University of Massachusetts Lowell Computers Courses Ranks
- #119 Computer Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
Admission Standards - Difficult
| SAT | 1150/1320 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted - 73.3%
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
University of Massachusetts - Lowell International Admissions
International students from all around the world are welcome at UMass Lowell. The university currently has students from over 60 countries enrolled. International students can also apply to transfer to the university. The following are the details of the application process:
Application fee : UG- 60 USD | PG- 50 USD
Admission Requirements:
- Completed online Application Form
- Academic transcripts
- All transcripts must be evaluated by a certified agency
- English language proficiency Proof
- Standardised test scores
- Financial Support verification
- An essay
- Personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Passport
- F-1 or J-1 visa
University of Massachusetts Lowell English Proficiency Test Scores
To be admitted to UMass Lowell, international students must demonstrate their English competence. The following are the tests that UMass Lowell accepts for the same:
| Test | Score Required for Undergraduates | Score Required for Transfer Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 79 | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 105 | 100 |
| PTE | 61 | 56 |
