Degree Options
You can begin a prestigious University of Massachusetts Lowell degree even if you are unable to secure a visa to study in the U.S. in Fall 2025.
Graduate Degrees
- Accounting
- Accounting Analytics
- Applied Behavioral Analysis & Autism Studies*
- Applied Biomedical Sciences*
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Structural Options)
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Pharmaceutical Sciences*
- Plastics Engineering*
- Public Health (Dietetics* Epidemiology, Healthcare Management and Social & Behavioral Health)
Undergraduate Degrees
*The number of classes that must be completed on-campus for this program varies—please contact Graduate Admissions for additional information. Call: 978-934-2390 or Email: Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu. All other programs can be completed 100% online or on campus.
Begin Online. Graduate On Campus. We'll Help You Get There.
UMass Lowell offers multiple bachelor's and master's programs you can begin online and complete on campus, providing significant advantages, including:
- Lower Cost, Same Degree:
Benefit from lower online tuition costs and reducing your US housing and living expenses. - Move Forward Faster:
You don't need to delay your education even if there are delays getting a visa interview in your country (check here). - Retain Your OPT Eligibility:
As long as you complete one full year of your program on campus in the U.S. (24 credits minimum for undergraduate degrees, 18 credits minimum for graduate degrees) you will remain eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training after graduating. Once approved, you can apply for paid training positions in your field of study for one 1 year. If you pursue a STEM eligible degree, you may be able to extend OPT for an additional 24 months. - Seamless Transition to Campus:
Secure a visa interview slot as soon as you receive a new I-20 and instructions from officials within our dedicated International Student & Scholars Office (ISSO). - Support at Every Step:
As an online student you'll have 24/7 access to tech and tutoring support. On campus you'll have access to the Math and Writing Centers, physical and mental wellness resources, state-of-the-art research facilities, career coaching and opportunities to dine and talk with faculty.
Next Steps
- Pay your enrollment deposit if you have not done so already.
- Register for Fall Classes
National HEED Award (2025) for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Accredited Programs with High Rankings from U.S. News & World Report in Multiple Categories
- Bachelor's
- Grad Business
- Grad Education
- MBA Programs
- Grad Criminal Justice
- Grad Computer IT
- Masters Engineering
Earn your online degree or certificate from our accredited, trusted and affordable university. Graduates of our top-ranked programs report one of the highest returns on a college investment in the country.