At UMass Amherst, we seek to answer new questions, challenge old conventions, and build a world where all of us—regardless of background—have the freedom to be ourselves.
Want to hang ten, hurl a disc, or clip in? No interest is too niche at UMass Amherst. Learn more about the hundreds of clubs, sports, societies, and cultural organizations you can explore on campus.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
With 110 undergraduate majors and 127 graduate programs offered on campus and online, there are hundreds of opportunities to pursue your passion at UMass Amherst. Study on campus or take advantage of a wide array of flexible and innovative learning options.
At UMass Amherst, we welcome you to join our diverse, inclusive community of dreamers, innovators, creators, and doers. Find out how you can explore your interests and build skills to make your mark on the world with a UMass education.
This is your moment.
This is your opportunity.
This is UMass.
By the Numbers
U.S. News & World Report Ranking Among National Public Universities
Faculty Members
Academic Disciplines Ranked Among the Top 200 Programs Worldwide
Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review
Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review
Out of 5 Stars
Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities, Campus Pride Index
At UMass Amherst, we know that student success extends far beyond the classroom and into the spaces where you live, work, eat, and have fun. It means fostering health and wellbeing, providing support and mentoring, and maintaining safe and beautiful spaces. It's all about community.
Take Charge. Stay Curious.
Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst
With hundreds of programs in 56 countries across six continents to choose from, each UMass Amherst student who embarks on a study abroad journey will have a truly unique experience.
News and Events
Researcher Lutz Grossmann has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Good Food Institute to bridge the gap between plant protein and lipids.
The study led by UMass Amherst researcher Thomas Mackie aims to advance the meaningful participation of underrepresented populations in health research.
A recent study led by UMass Amherst economists finds that a 35% tax and an outright ban yield similar results in improving eating habits.
Researchers at UMass Amherst show the evolutionary persistence of a weediness trait, rewriting the story of rice as we know it.
Get Social With UMass
Want a window into daily campus life? Whether you’re a current student, or thinking about attending UMass, or want to reminisce about days past, check out our social media channels.
The University Relations Social Media Team is the official voice of UMass Amherst on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. In addition, we share videos on your YouTube and UMass video gallery. On these channels, you’ll find stories of engagement and activism, academic excellence, remarkable research and the many ways we are pioneers, builders and unconventional doers.