In 1982, Boston State College was incorporated into UMass Boston, eliminating duplicate programs. The university took over Boston State’s remaining graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as its evening division. These additions created momentum for UMass Boston to expand both its degree offerings (including doctoral programs) and its presence in the community.
UMass Boston’s academic excellence is reflected by a student body of 15,989 undergraduate and graduate students. In fall 2019, the university’s 10 colleges and schools offered 79 undergraduate programs (bachelor’s degrees, undergraduate certificates, post-baccalaureate certificates) and 114 graduate programs (master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, graduate certificates, CAGS, and post-master’s certificates).
At UMass Boston, we are dedicated to rigorous, open critical inquiry, providing a gateway to intellectual discovery in all branches of knowledge, and a crucible for artistic expression.
Our faculty, research staff, and students foster imagination, creativity, and intellectual vitality. Responsive to the call of diverse disciplines, schools of thought, and public constituencies, we expect and welcome divergent views, thus honoring our shared commitment to expanding, creating, and disseminating knowledge.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs provides leadership and administrative guidance for an integrated network of 13 departments that span the range of student needs and interests from New Student & Family Programs to campus safety to student well-being, engagement, and a host of other services and opportunities in-between.
UMass Boston’s Office of Housing and Residential Life is here to help you with both your on- and off-campus housing needs. Due to concerns over COVID-19, UMass Boston is currently operating online only. Many answers about the campus’s response to the coronavirus can be found here. In addition, please check your UMass Boston Email and the housing website for continued updates on housing resources and services.
The library supports the campus’ academic pursuits, providing resources and staff to guide constituents in the complex process of discovery and effective use of informational materials.
The library also facilitates important conversations on scholarly communication, copyright, research, teaching, and learning in higher education, shaping the future of academic scholarship.
University Health Services is committed to providing quality physical and mental health services to our students, education, and outreach to promote and enhance the wellbeing of our campus community.
The Division of Athletics and Recreation, Special Projects and Programs at UMass Boston provides a wide array of athletic and recreational opportunities for students, alumni, faculty and staff. Whether it’s varsity sports, health and wellness, intramurals, or special events that holds your interest, there’s something for everyone.
More than 100 student organizations — including clubs, literary magazines, newspaper, radio station, art gallery, and 16 NCAA Division III sports teams — offer a rich campus life.
The University of Massachusetts Boston will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit April 12-15, 2015 by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 80 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 675 | 827 | 747 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 50 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 951 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 4 reviews
perfect process ever. i am exited to begin my journey
I loved the diversity and activism of the students. It was a great undergraduate experience, and I feel that I was given a quality education. I liked that most of the professors were very engaging, and I have a very comfortable time with my advisors. I am looking now for an online masters program, preferably with professors who are passionate about their subject and advisors who engage.
It was an interesting experience of study, from the late nights study to print attendance of practicals coupled with some tutorials classes I do organize so as to impart on fellow students, was really an amazing moments for me
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