As a global university, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is proud to have a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. International students are a vibrant part of our campus, and we look forward to learning more about you through your application for admission.
In fall 2023, 34% of UMass Amherst graduate students were from outside the United States—that’s 2,677 students from 101 countries.
Below, you’ll find information about the application process. Be sure to read the application instructions on our How to Apply page as well. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
If your native language is not English, and you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, you must submit your scores from a standardized English language proficiency test in addition to your other required application materials (unless you meet one of the waiver conditions listed below).
Minimum scores required for admission are set by our Graduate Council; however, many graduate programs expect higher scores for admission. Please consult your program’s page for specific requirements.
The UMass Amherst Graduate School accepts the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum combined score of 80. We accept results from the in-person version or the iBT Home Edition only. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Scores.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum combined score of 6.5
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 105
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): Minimum overall score of 53
We do not accept results from the IELTS Indicator, the TOEFL ITP Plus for China, or TOEFL Essentials. The Graduate School does not superscore any English language proficiency tests (e.g. we do not accept the ETS MyBest Score set).
https://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply/international-applicants
