International Applicants

We're glad you're interested in UMass Lowell, where our diverse and welcoming community will make you feel right at home. Our respect for international scholars means you'll have a rewarding experience.

Impacts of COVID-19 on our International Applicants

UMass Lowell continues to welcome international applicants.

Undergraduate Admissions continues to monitor the pandemic situation with regard to the availability of SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS exams. We now accept the TOEFL "at-home" edition and Duolingo Test results to demonstrate English proficiency.

Learn more about impacts to undergraduate admission.

Graduate Admissions is temporarily waiving GRE/GMAT/MTEL exams. The Duolingo Test is accepted to meet English language requirement.

Learn more about impacts to graduate admission.

UMass Lowell is a campus enriched by the unique perspectives, cultures and native languages of our international students and scholars, hailing from over 60 countries. We are committed to supporting our international students and continue to welcome and issue visa documents for all accepted international students.

How to Apply

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See Yourself at UMass Lowell

Take a virtual walking tour of our citywide campus in English, Spanish, Khmer or Mandarin and find out what all the buzz is about.

Launch Virtual Tour

Costs & Aid

UMass Lowell offers its students an affordable education of excellent quality. Costs compare competitively to both private and public institutions throughout New England. Learn about tuition expenses.

Undergraduate Scholarships

There are several scholarships available for first-time, first-year international undergraduate applicants. View scholarships

Alternative Loans

There are a variety of lenders that provide loans to international students. Review the lenders and select the one that best fits your needs.

Teaching & Research Assistantships

The university has a limited number of teaching and research assistantships available. See the opportunities

News

6/15/2020 Featured Story

Honors Study Abroad Course on Basque Culture Goes Virtual

Honors Study Abroad Course on Basque Culture Goes Virtual

The university’s in-person study abroad programs are on hold, but International Experiences & Study Abroad is offering virtual global internships and online courses with an international focus. An Honors College professor even moved his summer study abroad program in San Sebastian, Spain, to Zoom, bringing experts on Basque history and culture into students’ homes.

6/15/2020 Featured Story
2/27/2020 Featured Story

Understanding Carework: Visiting International Scholar Researches Domestic Workers

Understanding Carework: Visiting International Scholar Researches Domestic Workers

Visiting international scholar Anna Rosinska is researching an understudied group of nannies, elder care providers and housekeepers: American-born, non-Hispanic whites. She hopes her research will lead to improved policies for all domestic careworkers.

2/27/2020 Featured Story
11/25/2019 Featured Story

Legacy of Greek Immigrants Celebrated in Campus Exhibit

Legacy of Greek Immigrants Celebrated in Campus Exhibit

A new exhibit on the history of Greek immigration to Lowell, created by history students working with University Prof. Robert Forrant, celebrates what was once the largest Greek community outside of New York and Chicago. The exhibit is on display at University Crossing.

11/25/2019 Featured Story
11/4/2019 Featured Story

For International Students, First Hockey Game a Nice Icebreaker

For International Students, First Hockey Game a Nice Icebreaker

Cheering on the men’s hockey team at the Tsongas Center is one of the things that brings the UMass Lowell community together. For many international students, attending their first-ever hockey game is like a rite of passage as River Hawks.

11/4/2019 Featured Story

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