BA

Community Development

Learn more about studying Community Development as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    38,620USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Massachusetts says about their program:

The Bachelor of Arts in community development is designed for individuals like you who are passionate about creating positive change in communities. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills to address complex community challenges and foster sustainable development, with environmental consciousness at the helm of everything you do. Make a meaningful impact with the guidance of expert faculty at UMass Boston.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited, U.S. university-level bachelor’s degree program

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    100

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    90

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • PTE Academic

    61

English proficiency waivers

  • SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
  • ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
  • Student comes from a native English country

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
  • 500 word essay
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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: US$37,495 per year Postgraduate tuition: US$29,062 per year

Funding

International Scholarships First year students are automatically considered for UMass Boston merit scholarship aid based on their admissions application.

  • Amount

    Up to US$5,000 annually

  • Requirements

    3.3 GPA or higher

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What is the cost of living near University of Massachusetts?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Boston, Massachusetts-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$3,416
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,600
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$235
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$84
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$58
Monthly public transport pass$90
Monthly grocery basket$247
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$84

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Massachusetts

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements