The University of Massachusetts Amherst

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We Are Revolutionary

Be the Future

At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, we don’t wait for change—we make it. In labs, classrooms, and communities across the world, students are stepping up to shape the future.

Among 112 colleges and universities in Massachusetts, we are the flagship public research university—setting the standard, empowering leaders, and driving progress. When the world needs solutions, we deliver breakthroughs that count.

The future won’t wait. Be revolutionary.

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UMass Amherst opens doors to ideas and careers and prepares you for what the future holds: change. With opportunities to explore over 100 undergraduate degree programs across a range of disciplines in nearly countless combinations, you can carve a unique and personalized path toward graduation. By diversifying your knowledge and skills, you'll be prepared for careers that might not even exist today.

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Working alongside award-winning scientists and scholars, UMass Amherst students participate in hands-on research with real-world applications. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories puts students in the driver's seat toward innovation. Through countless opportunities to explore bold, new ideas in emerging fields, a UMass education prepares our students to tackle global challenges and drive real change.

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Your education should move with you. Our dynamic learning options let you shape your experience around your life. Take online courses at your own pace, immerse yourself in new cultures through study abroad, or combine flexible programs in a way that works best for you. 

Wherever life takes you, you’ll always have the access and opportunities to keep moving forward. 

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At UMass Amherst, your experience goes far beyond the classroom. Compete in athletics, join student clubs and organizations, engage with your community, and dive into campus life

Here, you’ll find belonging, grow your passions, and leave your mark.