Paul Rudolph's concrete campus in North Dartmouth is one of the best-known Brutalist designs on any American university. UMass Dartmouth is the south coast campus of the University of Massachusetts system, teaching engineering, computer science, data science, business and nursing. Marine research happens at its School for Marine Science and Technology in New Bedford. Boston and Providence are both within reach.
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Official website: umassd.edu
University of Massachusetts
North Dartmouth, designed by Paul Rudolph
School for Marine Science and Technology, New Bedford
$28,000 – $36,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$14,000 – $18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on umassd.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
A Brutalist campus designed by architect Paul Rudolph.
Marine science research on the New Bedford waterfront.
STEM master's programmes in computing and engineering.
Engineering and computing graduates join New England tech and manufacturing firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Marine science graduates work in fisheries, coastal research and environmental agencies.
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The campus is built around a ring of concrete buildings, with residence halls, woods and a pond on site. Local buses run to New Bedford and Fall River, but the area is spread out.
New Bedford, an old whaling port, is about ten minutes away. Providence is around 40 minutes by road, and South Coast Rail trains run from New Bedford to Boston.
Form I-20 issued by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with some programmes setting priority dates. Apply by May for fall and October for spring to leave time for the I-20 and visa interview. Undergraduates should apply by early spring for fall.
Most programmes start in fall (September) and spring (January).
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, data science, electrical engineering, the MBA and mechanical engineering are popular. Graduate entry needs a relevant bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
International undergraduates are considered for merit scholarships when they apply. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are competitive.
