UMass Amherst, nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts, 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. UMass Amherst offers the choices of a large, diverse campus with the community feel of a small college. Our academic programs nurture scholarship, research, faculty-student collaboration, and experiential education. Our campus organizations, living-learning residence halls, and community service programs help students build leadership skills and hands-on experience that lead to meaningful careers.
