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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.
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, and was founded in 1863 as the Massachusetts Agricultural College.
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Our offices are currently closed for in-person appointments, but we are still available to talk to you about applying to and enrolling at UMass Amherst! Undergraduate admissions counselors can be reached by phone (413-545-0222), or by email. Financial aid counselors can be reached by phone (413-545-0801), by email, or by requesting an appointment.
It is not too late to apply to transfer! Late applications are being accepted on a space-available basis. We are accepting applications for all majors except the following: Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Information Management.
At UMass Amherst, we are committed to reducing barriers caused by COVID-19 disruptions for students who plan to apply for admission. Therefore, beginning with the spring 2021 term, and continuing for each spring and fall term through spring 2023, we are making standardized tests optional for first-year entering applicants. Learn more about our test...
We're offering several online eventswhere you can interact, ask questions, and learn all about the UMass Amherst experience. Visit our Virtual Experience pages for prospective first-year students or prospective transfer studentsto learn about applying to UMass Amherst and sign up for virtual admissions events.
UMass Amherst is a leading research university with a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff. Learn about the undergraduate, graduate, online, pre-college, and transfer programs, and explore the opportunities and resources that UMass Amherst offers.
Learn about the flagship campus of the Commonwealth's University system, offering over 100 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields. Find out its rankings, fees, scholarships, and campus locations.
UMass Amherst is a public research university with over 200 academic programs, world-class faculty, and a diverse and inclusive culture. Learn about its rankings, admissions, financial aid, and student testimonials.