Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

 CAD 28,398 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Massachusetts Lowell

  CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 79
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 53.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Outlook
Peace and Conflict Studies graduates can have careers in peacebuilding, economic development and security, conflict resolution, diplomacy, mediation, business and nonprofit management, human rights advocacy, community planning and policy analysis, violence prevention and education. The program prepares students for doctoral work, as many alumni are currently enrolled in doctoral programs.

Alumni of our program have attained jobs as:

• Executive Director, Metrowest Mediation Services
• Community Relations Manager, International Institute of New England
• Executive Director, African Community Center, Lowell
• Program Manager, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Cambodia
• Administrative Services Manager, Human Resources, Tufts University
• Research Analyst, Documentation Center of Cambodia
• Policy Analyst, Governance Commission, Liberia
• Instructor in Mediation, UMass Lowell
• Coordinator of International Operations, International Students & Scholars Office at UMass Lowell

Scholarships

An incredible opportunity for master's degree students for the academic year 2025-26 at UMass Lowell.

UMass Lowell offering over $1 million in scholarship funding, including opportunities for international students to receive up to $20,000. These scholarships will be distributed across up to four semesters.
 
Here are the key details:
•    Eligibility: All international students will be automatically considered for these scholarships—no additional application is required.
•    Priority Deadlines: To maximize their chances, students should submit their complete applications by the priority deadlines of January 15, 2025, and February 15, 2025.

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.