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.
A group of innovators from UMass Amherst are poised to disrupt the wearables market with their sustainable tech start-up.
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At UMass Amherst, we welcome you to join our diverse, inclusive community of dreamers, innovators, creators, and doers. Find out how you can explore your interests and build skills to make your mark on the world with a UMass education.
This is your moment.
This is your opportunity.
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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
At UMass Amherst, Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) offer first-year and transfer students a built-in community from day one. By living in the same residence hall and taking a small class together, students form lasting connections—both in and out of the classroom—while easing the transition into college life.
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, students have the freedom to shape their own academic journey, with over 100 undergraduate majors across disciplines, including the arts, humanities, engineering, life sciences, computer science, social sciences, education, and business. No matter your major, you’ll receive a world-class education within a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and your personal growth.
News and Events
UMass Amherst microbiologist James Holden lends his lifetime of experience with rare microbes to NASA effort to find life on Jupiter’s moon, Europa.
The university also ranks No. 12 in the Best Public Schools for Financial Aid category.
The policies are most effective at improving mental health for overweight and obese teens.
Researchers find today’s energy policy decisions may not show full effects until 2034.
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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.