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.
Student-run since 1957, the University Programming Council brings energy, creativity, and community to campus—upholding UMass traditions like the long-running Spring Concert while creating events that reflect the spirit of today’s students.
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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.
This is UMass.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranking Among 225 Top National Public Universities
Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review
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With UMass 4+1 accelerated master’s programs, you can earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years. Save time, boost your career prospects, and make the most of your UMass experience. Explore flexible degree options that align with your goals.
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.
You don't just go to school here, you live here. Meet Amherst, Massachusetts: home to UMass Amherst, and one of the best college towns in America. Located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley, Amherst offers endless opportunities for cultural events, miles of hiking and biking trails, and is the birthplace of literary and artistic giants. But the hidden gems, the spots that take years to uncover, truly make our little corner of the world special.
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The university also ranks No. 12 in the Best Public Schools for Financial Aid category.
With more than half of the nation’s 623,218 bridges experiencing significant deterioration, this cost-effective, minimally disruptive method is positioned to be a much-needed solution.
Kelsey Shoub, assistant professor of public policy, finds more representation—and adversarial exchanges—help women to be heard in political commentary.
Daniel Hebert’s life’s work provides valuable insight into neurodegenerative diseases caused by errors in cellular protein production.
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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.