Coming to UMass

We are delighted, and honored, that you will be attending UMass Amherst, one of the United States’ leading institutions of higher education, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ flagship campus. As an international student, you will be welcomed into a community of outstanding and dedicated students and scholars from over 120 different countries and all 50 American states. Our beautiful setting in Western Massachusetts provides a peaceful, productive and safe environment in which to study and live. 

International Student and Scholar Services at the International Programs Office is at your service to provide timely and accurate immigration advising, as well as programming and activities designed to integrate you into campus life and community.

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Exchange Students

Interested in coming to UMass as an exchange student? Learn more about what you can study and apply to be an exchange student!