University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a distinguished public research university based in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and provides a full array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in almost all fields, which includes liberal arts, business, engineering, education, health sciences, and the sciences. UMass Amherst is known for its high academic achievement and excellence in both research and sustainability. The university provides students with real world experiences such as experiential learning courses, interdisciplinary projects, internships, and service-learning opportunities to gain experiences relevant to their future careers, relevant training for leadership roles, and in making their communities better. The university's beautiful campus in one of the most beautiful places- the Pioneer Valley- provides our community with access to world class faculty, and facilities with good signage; and rich educational experiences that highlight diversity, and in an innovative and welcoming community in which people are included and value as a whole. UMass Amherst aims to address and solve the most challenging problems facing societies today, while also providing real world engagement and opportunities for students to gain competencies in order to effect change in their communities and our world.