The International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) is dedicated to the university's commitment to global engagement and inclusion.

Welcome to the International Students and Scholars Office

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) partners with administrative and academic departments to:
  • maintain institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations
  • foster international student success
  • enhance the University’s global engagement and collaborative research efforts
  • create a welcoming, inclusive environment on campus and in the community

The UMass Visa Information Portal (VIP) provides international students and scholars access to secure documents; the ability to request signatures and work authorizations; and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ).

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Ready to Apply

Experience the rich diversity of Lowell, Massachusetts, and embark on a path to success at a top U.S. public research university. UMass Lowell is delighted to welcome students from more than 100 countries to our campus each year.

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Current Students

ISSO offers everything from student advising on courses to coffee hours throughout the semester for you to get to know each other. Find other resources you might need as well.

Schedule your Advising Appointment

Select your preferred meeting category and type, specify your time zone, find your advisor and select a date to customize your appointment with your advisor.

Additional UMass Lowell Resources

Meet Our Students

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Ramsha Farooq '19
Electrical Engineering

Pakistan native Ramsha Farooq ’19 came all the way to UMass Lowell for her master’s degree in electrical engineering. She’s staying in the area after landing a “perfect job” as an electrical engineer at Black & Veatch in Burlington, Mass.

It’s the perfect job that I always wished for. I’m doing exactly the same type of work that I did for my graduate research project at UML.
Read More About Ramsha Farooq 

Take a Virtual Tour of UMass Lowell

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Explore UMass Lowell from anywhere in the world. See the spaces where our students study, create, learn and live through a self-guided, interactive tour.

Who We Are

  • 1,331

    international students on campus

  • 71
    different countries
  • 9.6%
    of total enrollment

Need help? Reach out

Email: ISSO@uml.edu
Phone: 978-934-2383
Business Hours (EST):
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.