At UMass Amherst, we seek to answer new questions, challenge old conventions, and build a world where all of us—regardless of background—have the freedom to be ourselves.
UMass Amherst empowers undergraduates to step into the lab, where they ask genuine scientific questions and contribute meaningful research through embedded course-based opportunities.
Are You Ready?
Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst.
At UMass Amherst, we don’t wait for change. We make it. Our bold and inclusive community of thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers turns ideas into impact. Whether you’re driven to fight climate change, push the boundaries of technology, transform public health, or reimagine culture, this is your moment to take a stand and shape what’s next.
The Future Doesn't Need Bystanders.
It Needs You.
Be Revolutionary.
By the Numbers
Public Research University in New England, Non-Medical School R&D Expenditures
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U.S. News & World Report Ranking Among 225 Top National Public Universities
Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review
Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review
UMass Amherst offers a wide selection of courses for undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students between traditional semesters. Courses are taught online for maximum flexibility and convenience while offering the same high-quality educational experience students expect from UMass Amherst.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
With 110 undergraduate majors and 127 graduate programs offered on campus and online, there are hundreds of opportunities to pursue your passion at UMass Amherst. Study on campus or take advantage of a wide array of flexible and innovative learning options.
At UMass Amherst, we're powered by purpose. Our researchers are tackling society’s biggest challenges—from advancing health care and clean energy to promoting equity and sustainability for communities everywhere.
See Research in Action
Healthier communities. Cleaner energy. Smarter farms. Fairer systems. Learn how UMass Amherst researchers, students, and innovators are creating real-world impact every day.
News and Events
The new survey shows declining views of the Bay State economy, ongoing housing concerns and impacts of the federal shutdown are driving the high levels of concern.
On Nov. 7 a significant fire occurred off-campus at a construction site adjacent to the Olympia Drive Apartment complex in Amherst, which is not a university-owned property. Updates will be posted when available.
The new statewide survey shows that Rep. Seth Moulton, Alex Rikleen and others will find it difficult to unseat the popular longtime senator in the 2026 Democratic primary.
An App, an Apple Watch and AI: UMass Amherst Creates a New Way for Researchers to Study Sleep Health
The new Apple Watch app will be incorporated into ongoing research examining links between disruptive sleep patterns and Alzheimer’s disease.
Get Social With UMass
Want a window into daily campus life? Whether you’re a current student, or thinking about attending UMass, or want to reminisce about days past, check out our social media channels.
The University Relations Social Media Team is the official voice of UMass Amherst on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. In addition, we share videos on your YouTube and UMass video gallery. On these channels, you’ll find stories of engagement and activism, academic excellence, remarkable research and the many ways we are pioneers, builders and unconventional doers.