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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Browse master's, doctoral, certificate, and online graduate programs.
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Browse STEM OPT eligible graduate degree programs at UMass Dartmouth.
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Admissions plus program-specific requirements guide you through the application process.
Preparation & resources
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Admissions plus program-specific requirements guide you through the application process.
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Available on a competitive basis and may be subject to change.
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Students enrolled full time in master's or doctoral programs are eligible to be issued an I-20. Certificate programs are not.
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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).
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Fill out the Transfer Status Verification Form and deliver it to the UMass Dartmouth Graduate Office.
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The International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) at UMass Dartmouth is a service center actively engaging international students and scholars.
Total countries represented
55Instructional labs/studios, all campuses
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