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.
Inspired by the human brain, a UMass Amherst researcher is developing memory-based hardware technology that has the potential to advance AI while dramatically reducing energy usage and costs.
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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.
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This is your opportunity.
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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?
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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.
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
UMass Amherst scientists recently debuted a new, highly accurate method for quantifying carbon capture in the Northeast’s salt marshes — and it’s a lot.
The statewide poll surveyed respondents on a bevy of topics and issues, including the direction of the state and the nation, immigration and the “Right to Shelter” law, racial equality, education in the Bay State, abortion and much more.
An introductory rate is available through February for the online course, which offers more than 10 hours of instruction for everyone from home gardeners to town planners.
James oversees the university's multipurpose retail, event and meeting satellite space in downtown Amherst, which opened this week.
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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.