Education
The UMass Boston Navitas Global Student Success (GSSP) Program is designed for international students to gain the skills required to excel in a degree program.
The University of Massachusetts Boston is part of the prestigious University of Massachusetts systems and is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. Recognized for innovative research, UMass Boston offers its diverse student population both an intimate learning environment and the experience of living in a historic American city.
Research
At UMass Boston, we are dedicated to rigorous, open critical inquiry, providing a gateway to intellectual discovery in all branches of knowledge, and a crucible for artistic expression.Our faculty, research staff, and students foster imagination, creativity, and intellectual vitality.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
As a student with Navitas at UMass Boston, you can benefit from living in the metropolitan area or in one of the city's outlying neighborhoods. Navitas at UMass Boston has relationships with local apartment complexes and can help you find a safe and affordable place to live.We would advise any student planning to come to UMass Boston, to make their housing arrangements in advance. Click here to download the housing guide in Boston
Housing partnershipsThis offers a variety of special housing arrangements like reduced rates, provisions for deposits, and furnished units. The closest housing complexes are Harbor Point Apartments.Roommate matchingThis is a two-way process where both parties explain who they are and what kind of people they would like to live with. It's designed to connect you with prospective roommates, so you can get to know each other before you decide to proceed.HomestayFor students interested in a homestay accommodations, Navitas as UMass Boston will liaise with a reputable homestay service in Boston. Homestay locations will be within reasonable proximity to the UMass Boston campus using public transportation. Accommodation will include living with a host family, breakfast and dinner each day, a furnished room, and access to public transportation. Monthly costs for Boston homestay are around $900 USD per month and may vary slightly depending on the placement.Sports facilities
The University of Massachusetts Boston's Fitness & Wellness program is dedicated to the students, alumni, staff, and faculty of UMass Boston. Here you will find a friendly, healthy environment for everybody from the beginning exerciser to the well-conditioned athlete.
The University of Massachusetts campuses at Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, and the Medical School are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which accredits schools in the six New England states.