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International Student Services

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More than 650 international students from more than 85 countries, and speaking dozens of different languages, attend undergraduate, graduate, and English as a Second Language programs at UMass Boston.

International Student Services staff offer expert advice on compliance with immigration and academic regulations. We also process your work– and travel–related requests. We are your partners in protecting your student visa status, so that you can focus on achieving your academic goals in the U.S.

If you are thinking about applying to UMass Boston, but haven’t yet done so, please visit Prospective Students.

If you have applied and have been accepted to UMass Boston, congratulations! Visit Entering Students to find out what your immediate next steps are.

And if you’re a continuing or returning student, welcome back! Check the General Information menu on the left to find information on academics, orientation and advising, visas and immigration, working in the U.S., and travel. Or check Frequently Asked Questions for answers to international students’ most common questions.