UMass Lowell Global Student Success Program

The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) is a vibrant campus in the heart of a global community and a city rich in cultural diversity. Lowell also borders one of the world’s technology industry corridors, which extends education beyond the classroom, with access to hands-on learning opportunities such as co-ops and internships.

A UMass Lowell education is engaging, innovative and promotes an entrepreneurial spirit. A national research university, UMass Lowell is dedicated to transformational education that fosters student success, lifelong learning and global awareness that prepares our students for work in the real world—solving real problems and helping real people.

Our professors will teach you to think in new ways, take risks, test ideas and apply your own solutions to real problems in the world. Along the way you will clarify your purpose, focus your passion and build on your talents. When you graduate you will be more than ready for what’s next. This is how we put the world in your hands.

UMass Lowell has over 20 university research centers and institutes. The university is home to one of the most advanced robotics-testing centers in the United States and has a radiation laboratory with a research nuclear reactor. UMass Lowell also boasts a baseball research center that is a testing center for Major League Baseball.

UMass Lowell’s DifferenceMaker program encourages students to build their startup business skills and graduate with real-life industry experience. Participating students can present their ideas to real potential customers, mentors and investors and have a chance to win funding for their venture. Through DifferenceMaker, 

Select UMass Lowell employer partners include 3M Touch Systems, Apple, BAW Systems, Bose Corporation, Cisco, Fidelity Investments, GE, Oracle, Procter & Gamble, Raytheon, Sanofi Genzyme and State Street Bank.

Research co-operative education (co-op) is a strong component of a student’s experience and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students the chance to work side-by-side with leading research professors and professionals in all areas of research.

 Choose from one or more three month or six-month co-ops, depending on your academic program, and go on to graduate with a competitive edge in the job market. You can also earn a salary while on co-op, which can assist in offsetting college expenses.