The statistical reports of UMass Lowell’s international student and scholar communities are posted on our website each year. You may also be interested in the national census of international students and scholars, Open Doors, conducted annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE). For general UMass Lowell data, refer to the Data Analytics and Institutional Research (DAIR) Facts at a Glance.
Data Source: Fall 2025 IIE Open Doors Census.
*This data does not include our online student population.
Top 10 countries and the number to students
| Rank | Country | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 410** |
| 2 | India | 336 |
| 3 | China | 77 |
| 4 | Canada | 50 |
| 5 | Nigeria | 49 |
| 6 | Iran (Islamic Republic) | 43 |
| 7 | Brazil | 41 |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 35 |
| 9 | Vietnam | 25 |
| 10 | Republic of Korea | 22 |
**Mostly Abitus online students.