Why Engineering @ UMass Amherst?
Are you interested in joining a close-knit community of smart, diverse, motivated students who are out to revolutionize the world?
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.
With 7 undergraduate majors, 9 graduate programs, and flexible/hybrid MS and graduate certificate options, there are numerous opportunities to pursue your passion in the College of Engineering. Including 4+1 accelerated BS-to-MS degrees in areas including materials science & engineering and industrial engineering.
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.
You have the opportunity to take classes at nearby Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, & Smith colleges—as a part of the Five College Interchange Program—and to pursue an array of tracks and certificates, including biochemical engineering, materials engineering and environmental & water resources engineering.
The UMass iCons Program is a certificate in real-world problem solving open to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and business undergraduates—with tracks and case studies, including "Water Scarcity" and opportunities to innovate, including an integrated discovery lab in biomedicine.
Whether you're fascinated by energy systems, autonomous vehicles, or biocompatible prosthetic devices, you'll find endless opportunities to shape the future of engineering as a student in the UMass College of Engineering.
Change-makers. Innovators. Tomorrow’s visionaries. That’s the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Take a virtual tour to explore our campus now!
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Choose your path—from transforming healthcare & biomedicine to helping realize a healthier planet & sustainable future.
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Life on and beyond campus
Nestled in an area known as the Pioneer Valley, Amherst is one of the top college towns in the nation.
Life at UMass Amherst is filled with endless opportunities—and the #1 best campus food in the country!
Beyond the classroom
Sometimes the most important learning starts once you’re out of the classroom and into the real world.
81% of our engineering undergrads participate in experiential learning opportunities
public engineering school in New England
ranked public university, nationally
best campus food in the country, according to the Princeton Review