About
The #1 public engineering program in New England and top-ranked nationally.
About
Engineers are hardworking and driven. They seek to improve the world. At UMass Amherst, we empower our Engineering students to realize their ambitions and propel change.
As the #1 public college of engineering in New England and a top-30 public program nationally, the UMass College of Engineering strives for excellence in education, research, and innovation as it pursues its goal of becoming a top 25 public college of engineering. The College's 136 faculty members in five academic departments conduct more than $50 million annually in research areas such as advanced manufacturing and supply chain management; AI, autonomy, and robotics; computing and cybersecurity; energy, environment, and water; health care and biomedicine; materials and nanotechnology; pervasive sensing and communications; and smart communities and infrastructure.
The College of Engineering faculty are dedicated to effective teaching and committed to mentoring the College's ~2,300 undergraduate and ~750 graduate students. From world-class research opportunities in lab bench and in the field to a breadth of academic and experiential offerings including hands-on design projects, innovation competitions, and co-op opportunities, the College of Engineering prepares students to lead, innovate, and succeed.