Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Boston!

In short, there’s no “typical” student at UMass Boston—but they all share an uncommon desire to learn. They come to our seaside campus with the desire and potential for achievement, and they leave having done great things and ready for more.

Our large selection of undergraduate programs not only includes a full spectrum of majors and minors, but also several innovative programs that can be taken completely outside any degree program.

In addition, our graduate programs— MA, MS, MBA, MEd, EdD, PhD—offer unparalleled opportunities for study and research of issues affecting urban areas—as well as several other areas of scholarly pursuit.

The quality of our faculty and mission reflects directly in our student body, which tends to be more focused and experienced than the typical student population. These qualities also attract students from many backgrounds. You'll feel comfortable and inspired at UMass Boston.

Our Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education provides a variety of credit and non-credit programs to help with learning new technologies, brushing up old skills, or fulfilling current educational needs. Its programs provide you with the opportunity to take classes at convenient times and locations—even online from the comfort of your home through the latest distance-learning initiatives.