Academic Opportunities

UMass Boston was founded in 1964 to provide the opportunity for superior undergraduate and graduate education at moderate cost to the people of the Commonwealth, particularly of the greater Boston area. The University has remained true to this mission, believing that a good education should be available to anyone who has the desire and potential for academic achievement. The cost of attending UMass Boston has remained moderate, and the University makes every effort, through financial aid and part-time employment programs, to bring its offerings within reach of students in need.

The University’s five colleges offer 73 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate offerings, including 13 doctoral programs and 24 certificate programs, to more than 13,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs.

Contact Information:

• Undergraduate Admissions 617-287-6100
• Scholarship Office 617-287-6026
• Honors Program 617-287-5520
• Graduate Admissions 617-287-6400
• Division of Corporate, Continuing & Distance Education 617-287-7290