Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsNursing 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 description) will be closed to exchange students. Courses that satisfy the "Integrative Experience Requirement" (see course description) are closed to exchange students. Departments may restrict specific courses without notice.
LimitationsCourses in Communication, Computer Science, 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 to declared majors. All Majors in Isenberg School of Management, Computer Science and Engineering have specific pre-requisites. Students must have completed equivalent UMass pre-reqs. Computer Science course access is very limited.
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 are frequently unavailable, even to declared majors.
OptionsHonors Access:
YesUndergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, African American Studies, Animal Sciences...
++ show allAccounting, African American Studies, Animal Sciences, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Art Education, Art History, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Communication, Communication Disorders, Comparative Literature, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Dance, Earth Science, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Finance/Banking, Food Science, French, Geography, Geology, German, History, Horticulture, Hospitality Management, Industrial Engineering, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Kinesiology, Landscape Architecture/Design, Linguistics, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Middle Eastern Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Natural Resources Conservation, Nutrition, Operations Management, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Science, Political Science, Portuguese, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy Studies, Russian, Sociology, Soil Science, Spanish, Studio Art, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Turfgrass Science, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 09/02/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $8476.00.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- 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 |
$125.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$300 |
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 |
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. Home school health insurance (i.e. insurance supplied by your home school) is not always approved. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT WAIVE THE HEALTH INSURANCE. The Program Fee includes the Mandatory Orientation Fee except for the Orientation housing fee which is currently 60.00. All students should expect at least one course to have a lab/materials fee particularly in science, art and architecture courses.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 09/02/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 61% living on campus
- Double: $3600.00
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1000.00
- Proximity to campus: close/bus routes
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingFull 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. 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.
- $3040.00 declining balance plan.
Notes About Meal PlansWe 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/
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 09/02/22
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$842.00 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Currently, there is some new construction at UMass which is creating some access problems.
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. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CANNOT waive the UMass insurance.
