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QS Rank:

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275

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Massachusetts

United States

Ranking

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#67

US World and News Report

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#191

The World University Rankings

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#275

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

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Admission Policy

Competitive

Eligibility Criteria

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Accepted fields include Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences.

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At least 2.75 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

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At least 4 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

  • TOEFL

    80

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  • IELTS

    6.5

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  • PTE

    75

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  • DUOLINGO

    115

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Application Fee: 90.00

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    Personal Statement

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    Diversity Statement

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    Academic LOR

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    Resume

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    Portfolio

Application Deadlines

ApplicationFee Waiver
FallDec 15, 2026Dec 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

Application fee is USD 90 (non-refundable) with limited waivers available. Most PhD students are fully funded via RA/TA appointments that provide a full tuition credit for 10+ hour/week assistantships, a stipend (first-year stipend noted as USD 37,533.60 for 2022-2023), and substantial health insurance discounts. Estimated annual tuition and mandatory fees (without funding) are approximately USD 37,995; estimated health insurance USD 4,443; total estimated cost of attendance ~USD 74,249 (estimates based on 2026-2027 figures).
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Tuition Fees

$37,995 / year

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