The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Barto now and then

For pioneering work in the field of AI, Professor Emeritus Andrew Barto and former graduate student Richard Sutton have been recognized with the prestigious Turing Award.

Diverse UMass students

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.

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Join the ranks of innovators, leaders, and bold thinkers that make up the UMass Amherst community.

Change begins with you. 
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Are You Ready?

Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst

This is UMass

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. 
This is UMass.
 

 

By the Numbers

31K+

Students

1,900+

Faculty Members

307K+

Alumni Worldwide

#26

U.S. News & World Report Ranking Among 225 Top National Public Universities

Top 50

Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review

#1

Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review

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UMass Amherst is committed to the success of every student—a commitment you'll see as soon as you step onto campus. Can you see yourself as a success at UMass?

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.

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Launch your career with a UMass Amherst education. Hands-on learning, research, and a strong alumni network prepare our students for success after graduation.

News and Events

Research

The UMass physics professor was elected last summer to the position, which serves as the de facto primary investigator leading the ATLAS effort. His two-year term began March 1.

Research

The Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation’s robust research is helping to improve the usability of intravenous smart pumps.

Research

The new ISO standard addressing AI use will govern billions of transactions annually.

Honors and Awards

Nteta and Dr. Ennis were honored by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus at a State House event commemorating Black leaders and trailblazers from across the commonwealth for their contributions to their communities.