We know you have a bunch of competing priorities. That's why we've gathered all our latest updates in one place. Whether you're interested in learning more about our 120+ academic programs or want to know where our students come from (50 states and 122 countries!), you'll find the most top-of-mind updates from our international admissions counselors here.
This fall, we're offering several information sessions for students and their families to learn everything they need to know about UMass Lowell, internship and co-op opportunities, living on campus and in the U.S. and more. Encourage your students to sign up! Our next events are:
Encourage your students to register for an international event in our event portal, and feel free to join us yourself!
Grade Point Average (U.S. scale of 4.0)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Test (ACT)
Have questions about undergraduate admissions at UMass Lowell? We have answers. Join us on October 29, 2026 for the chance to learn everything you need to know to support your students interested in the university, including internship and professional co-op opportunities and life on campus and in the United States. Register for the International Admissions Webinar for School Counselors.
Our Admissions Advisors are traveling and eager to connect with you and your students! Samichya Kawle (serving India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal) and Thu Dang (serving Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand) would be delighted to share the opportunities available to your students at UMass Lowell. Please contact them by email at Samichya_Kawle@uml.edu or Thu_Dang@uml.edu to set up a visit to your high school.
Our Senior Director of International Admissions, Michael Belcher, will be attending several events this fall in India and Vietnam. Stop by to say "hello" at either the College Board India Forum on October 9 in Bengalaru, India, or at the "Vietnam Calling" Global Education Partnership Conference on October 6 and 7 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Effective for fall 2027, we will offer the test-optional admissions process to all international first-year applicants, provided they meet our English language proficiency requirements.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a welcoming and engaging community, and we are always excited to offer a tour of campus to our partners and school counselors based in other countries. It's the perfect way to see why our university is such a great place to refer international students.
Explore UMass Lowell from anywhere in the world. See the spaces where our students study, create, learn and live through a self-guided, interactive tour.
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Biology major Nicholas Benjamin has a penchant for keeping things healthy and safe — whether it’s people or animals.
Michael Belcher
Senior Director, International Admissions and Partnerships
All countries and territories except South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Email: Michael_Belcher@uml.edu
Phone: 978-934-3929
Samichya Kawle
Regional Recruitment and Admissions Advisor
South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka)
Phone: +1 978-934-2137
WhatsApp: +91 9560085411
Thu Dang
Senior Regional Recruitment Advisor
Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand)
Phone: +1 978-934-2354
WhatsApp: +84 988833639
Email: ISSO@uml.edu.