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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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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.
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
We Are Vastly Overestimating the Amount of Fresh Water Available for Lithium Mining, New Study Finds
New research led by UMass Amherst hydrologists sounds the alarm over mining practices that have immediate implications for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
UMass Amherst researchers have uncovered traits that can help plants succeed in new environments while also guarding against invasiveness.
The winning project is based on research by David Reckhow, research professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Julie Bliss Mullen, who conducted her graduate research under Reckhow’s direction at UMass Amherst.
A team from UMass Amherst has uncovered communication by “electric spiking” in cells once thought to be mute, an understanding that could help enable wearable sensors and implantable devices.
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