An aerial shot of the Old Chapel on the UMass Amherst campus.

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.

Students gather for new student orientation at UMass Amherst.

Centered on dignity and respect, Belonging@UMass affirms the university’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging—and seeks to forge a strong and unified sense of community for all students.

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.

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

#32

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

1,900+

Faculty Members

22

Academic Disciplines Ranked Among the Top 200 Programs Worldwide

Top 50

Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review

#1

Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review

5

Out of 5 Stars
Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities, Campus Pride Index

UMass Amherst alumni reunite during a homecoming celebration.

Mark your calendars for September 20–21 to reunite with friends, discover what’s new on campus, and fuel your pride as part of UMass Homecoming 2024. The weekend will feature alumni reunions, spirited gatherings, UMass athletics, school and college showcases, and so much more. 

Take Charge. Stay Curious.

Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst

A student walks by a poster depicting an illustration of clasped hands above the word "Connect."

UMass Amherst students make invaluable contributions to the health and wellbeing of our community. Through clubs, internships, courses, and other opportunities, students can make a positive impact, find community, help others, get support, and gain valuable experience that will help them on their journey at UMass and throughout their lives. 

News and Events

Research

The work by Joyita Dutta, supported by a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, could serve as an "early warning system" for flagging at-risk individuals.

University News

The building will serve as the heart of SPHHS, featuring team-based classrooms, seminar and conferencing facilities and collaboration space.

University News

The four programs and initiatives address critical steps and challenges that many students, especially those from underrepresented groups, may encounter during their journey from college entry to graduation and career readiness.

Research

Scott Hertel and Mark Murdy are part of a team running LUX-ZEPLIN, the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector, which is located nearly a mile beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota.