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With 8 undergraduate majors; 19 MS/PhD programs; 10 4+1 BS/MS programs; and 18 minors, concentrations, & flexible/hybrid graduate certificates—you can pursue your passion in the College of Engineering
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Public engineering program in New England— U.S. News & World Report.
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World-class research
Here, strong minds challenge the ordinary with game-changing ideas. From developing life-saving medical devices to advancing technologies for sustainable energy, our students and faculty are conducting groundbreaking research that invites the pursuit of a bold new path to a better future.
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As a student in the College of Engineering, the possibilities for making friends, making memories, and preparing for a rewarding career are endless. Hear from some of our recent graduates about how they made the most of their time on campus.
Shaping the future of sustainability
UMass Amherst and the College of Engineering have broken ground on a $125 million new facility that will serve as a hub for clean energy research. This state-of-the-art living laboratory will facilitate transformational interdisciplinary research and innovation for a sustainable future.
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UMass Named Partner Institution in $15 million NSF I-Corps Hub
The Hub will support researchers in Western Massachusetts as they translate their scientific discoveries into entrepreneurial ventures.
UMass Amherst Awarded $7.9 Million from the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub to Build Cutting-Edge AI Hardware
The award accelerates lab-to-fab development of critical AI Hardware technology.
College of Engineering Rises in National Rankings
In the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings, UMass Amherst has been ranked the #57 overall best undergraduate engineering program in the country.
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