Academics
The Future of Knowledge and Discovery
At UMass Amherst, academic excellence isn’t just about learning—it’s about leading. Here, bold ideas drive real change, and curiosity fuels discoveries that transform lives. Guided by world-class faculty and top-ranked programs, you’ll gain the skills and hands-on experience to take on complex challenges and make an impact.
Whether you’re on campus, online, in Boston or Springfield, or part of the Five College Consortium, UMass meets you where you are. This is where ambition becomes impact. This is where you become the future you want to see.
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Get Your Degree
Whether you’re starting out, advancing your career, or finishing what you started, at UMass Amherst you’ll find flexible pathways that fit your goals.
With over 120 graduate programs across 29 academic disciplines, UMass Amherst is ranked among the top 200 academic institutions worldwide. Whether you study on our campus or online, a graduate education from UMass Amherst can revolutionize the next stage of your career.
Jumpstart your future. UMass 4+1 accelerated master's programs allow you to earn your bachelor’s degree plus your master’s degree in a combined effort.
Ways to Learn
Discover flexible ways to learn—from your first year to lifelong education, on campus and around the world, in every season and in every format.
Summer and Winter Sessions give you more control over how and when you move through your degree. Stay on track, get ahead, or lighten your load for future semesters.
Here, curiosity fuels meaningful learning at every stage of life, from youth programs during school breaks to academic preparation before college or from professional growth after graduation to adult enrichment for personal interest.
Excellence extends far beyond the classroom. International learning opportunities expose our students to cultures and customs different from their own, immerse them in environments where they can develop foreign language skills, and can provide a career boost by signaling greater global awareness to potential employers.
Learning Without Limits
With 12 schools and colleges, UMass Amherst is built for collaboration. Students and faculty work across disciplines every day—tackling urgent challenges in health, sustainability, technology, the arts, and beyond. Here, revolutionary ideas don’t just take shape—they drive change.