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Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
UMass Amherst is one of the major public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts, the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.

History

The Massachusetts Agricultural College (MAC) was founded in 1863 under the national Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act. Set on 310 rural acres, it offered its first classes in 1867. It then had four faculty members, four wooden buildings, 56 students, and a curriculum combining modern farming, science, technical courses, and a smattering of the liberal arts.

Education

109 bachelor's degree programs, five associate's, 78 master’s and 48 doctoral programs in nine schools and colleges.

Research

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship public research university, is one of the nation's top universities for research as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding. The campus spends more than $200 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. We work in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunity for students, faculty and the public.

Career

The mission of the Career Development Hub, and of career centers university-wide, is to educate students in all phases of their career development and to empower them in making gratifying career decisions to develop and transition successfully in a diverse and global society.

University of Massachusetts Amherst Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #112 Ranking
  • 149 Scholarships
  • 4,742 Academic Staff
  • 62,595 Students
  • 9,389 Students (int'l)
  • 30,672 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Massachusetts Amherst Overview

University of Massachusetts Amherst Scholarships

University of Massachusetts Amherst Scholarships

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Grant
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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Education USA
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72000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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The Fulbright Program

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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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11000 USD
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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300000 HKD
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30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
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5000 USD
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31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
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332500 USD
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31 May 2026
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01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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30000 CZK
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30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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1000 USD
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31 May 2026
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University of Massachusetts Amherst Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 2.3% United States
Top 3.1% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

112

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 28 places compared to 2025

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
123 84 112

Best Global Universities Rankings

162

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 13 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
160 175 162

Academic Ranking of World Universities

201

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
151 201 201

QS World University Rankings

247

By TopUniversities

Climbed 28 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
245 275 247

Student services

The Student Affairs and Campus Life is a campus community that actively embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion grounded in core values of compassion, care, and concern for others. We center around eight key functions that together create a supportive living and learning environment of responsive care and support for retention, graduation, and success beyond college.

Housing services

The university has 52 residence halls including traditional residence halls, suites and apartments throughout campus.

Whether you prefer a residential area nestled amid rolling hills or a neighborhood located at the heart of the campus, a high-rise tower or a red brick residence hall, a suite or a traditional room, UMass Amherst offers a housing option to meet your needs and expectations.

Each residential area houses classrooms, recreational and social centers, kitchenettes, and cultural centers - in addition to the bedrooms, study areas, laundries, television rooms, and dining facilities you might expect. Each residential area also has its own student governing body and is, in effect, a community unto itself.

Library services

As a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and beyond, the Libraries foster a diverse, inclusive, and user-centered environment in which to engage with ideas and acquire the skills necessary for independent learning and critical thinking.

ICT services

Information technologies at the flagship research campus of the Commonwealth support our core mission of teaching, learning, research, and engagement by using technology to reach new heights of excellence.

Medical services

UHS provides comprehensive health and wellness services for the UMass Amherst campus community, with a special focus on the needs and concerns of college students.

  • Allergy Shots
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Eye Care and Optical Services
  • General Medical Care
  • Immunizations
  • Neurology
  • Nutrition Services
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Campus life

UMass Amherst, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.

Sports facilities

Campus Recreation welcomes you as we strive to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. As members of the campus community and patrons of recreation facilities, including the Recreation Center, Boyden gymnasium, handball/squash courts and pool, Curry Hicks pool, Turf Fields and Mullins tennis courts, we need your assistance in maintaining a safe and healthy environment. We strongly encourage our patrons to read, understand and abide by the policies and procedures. Campus Recreation reserves the right to immediately implement policies and/or procedures to protect our patrons.

Accreditation

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Amherst Center City

University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

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5/5

I'm so Glad that I Transferred Here

I loved my time at Umass Amherst! I went to two schools beforehand and transferred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and really wasn't expecting much but I was so wrong! I met so many amazing people and made so many connections. I also loved the classes and joined some protest movements. I also loved the country setting while still having many things within walking distance and public transportation. Sure, it wasn't perfect but overall it was an amazing experience!

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

UMass study‑party blend

UMASS Offered a great learning environment and was super fun. The nightlife and social scene was great. It was the perfect balance of education and fun. I wouldn't trade it for anything else. Go UMASS!

Posted by Ben Chrzanowski
Studied from Aug 2020 - Dec 2024
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

Beautiful campus

I'm so glad I chose to attend UMass Amherst! The campus is beautiful and full of life, and the academic opportunities are unparalleled. The classes are challenging but engaging, and the professors are experts in their fields. The student life is also fantastic - there are so many clubs and activities to get involved in, and the social scene is always hopping. Plus, the town of Amherst is full of great restaurants.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
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