F A S T F A C T S
Location | Amherst
Population | 39,263
Enrollment | 31,810
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | N/A
Term Dates
Fall | 09/03-12/18
Spring | 01/30-05/16
Location | Amherst
Population | 39,263
Enrollment | 31,810
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | N/A
Term Dates
Fall | 09/03-12/18
Spring | 01/30-05/16
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| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Waitlist |
| Campus Availability & Deadlines | ||
| 2026-2027 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Excellent |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- When will I register? According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Nursing is closed. Education is closed. UMass does not offer physical education courses or many one-credit classes. English Writing 112 is closed to exchange students. Psychology 241 is closed to exchange students. In most departments, the course that fulfills the "UMass Junior Year Writing Requirement" (see course descriptions) will be closed to exchange students. Courses that satisfy the "Integrative Experience Requirement" (see course descriptions) are closed to exchange students. Departments may restrict specific courses without notice.Limitations
Courses in Communication, Journalism, Kinesiology, ALL majors in the Isenberg School of Management, including Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt and Sport Mgmt and all majors in the College of Engineering are restricted students with those declared majors at their home institution. All Majors in Isenberg School of Management and Engineering have specific pre-requisites. Students must have completed equivalent UMass pre-reqs. Architecture (NAAB accredited schools only), Studio Art, Dance, and Music classes are only available to BFA/Art, Dance, and Music declared majors and may require portfolio submission for access to studio courses. Studio work space is also extremely limited. Music Lessons rarely available even to declared majors.Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, African American Studies, Animal Sciences... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- Students who will be juniors on exchange must have a declared major(s) at their home school. To access courses in many departments, students must be declared majors at their home school. We have no minors in very competitive programs like Isenberg School of Management, Engineering and Art.
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
- Not available
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
- Will NOT accept
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $9244.00.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Host Payment: 19
- Home Payment: 19
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSE Program Fee | $100.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Parking Fee | $304 | Year | Host & Home | Optional |
| 9-month Residence Hall Upcharge Fee | $300 | Year | Host & Home | Optional |
| Lab (for some lab courses) Fee | $95 -125 per class | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: IMPORTANT: All students must have health insurance approved by UMass. International Students MUST pay the UMass supplemental student health insurance fee of $1,240.00/sem. No Exceptions. For others, the Student Health Insurance is waivable with proof of approved insurance. All students should expect at least one course to have a lab/materials fee particularly in science, art and architecture courses.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $4240.00
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1500.00
- Proximity to campus: close/bus routes
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Full year housing contract can be retracted if student is only attending one semester if appropriate deadlines are met. If deadlines are not met, housing cancellation fees can be significant. Off Campus housing is close to campus but costs are higher the closer to campus. Students living off campus should make sure they are on a Bus Line. No housing deposit.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
We have a nationally recognized, award winning food service here at UMass. Excellent vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options. There are other meal plans available - check website http://umassdining.com/
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $1200 | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
All students MUST have health insurance. The automatically billed UMass insurance is waivable with proof of students' own insurance, EXCEPT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT waive the UMass insurance. All INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE THE UMASS INSURANCE.
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT waive the UMass insurance.
Other Health Related Comments
All students MUST have health insurance. The automatically billed UMass insurance is waivable with proof of students' own insurance, EXCEPT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHO MUST PURCHASE THE UMASS INSURANCE.