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University of Massachusetts - Amherst English Requirements

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Massachusetts, United States

The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, and the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It is home to over 23,000 undergraduate students and a vibrant international community, with graduate students from 117 countries. The university is known for strong programs in engineering, business, computer science, and the liberal arts.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Massachusetts - Amherst accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test115
TOEFL iBT41–672+0–120
TOEFL iBT800–12041–6
IELTS Academic6.5
PTE Academic53
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: umass.edu/graduate/apply/international-applic…

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