The Institution of Massachusetts is a public research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, founded in 1863. UMass Amherst was placed 24th in the United States among public universities. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a prestigious research university with over 28,000 students from more than 85 countries and 49 states. There are more than 100 undergraduate majors, 78 master's degrees, and 48 doctorate programmes offered by the university's ten schools and colleges. The university has a total student population of more than 60,800. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programmes, as well as professional certificate programmes. Business, nursing, and education are three of the most important fields. There are approximately 20 courses organised into numerous departments. The university delivers the greatest campus food in the country, which is a huge bonus for students staying on campus.
According to the National Science Foundation, UMass spent over $200 million on research and development in 2018, putting it among the top 111 universities in the country. UMass Amherst is one of the R1: Doctoral Universities, meaning it has a high level of research activity. On Clarivate Analytics' 2018 list of 'Highly Cited Researchers,' 11 UMass Amherst researchers were named the World's Leading Scientific Minds.
UMass Amherst is the largest public research university in New England and one of the most comprehensive educational institutions in the Northeast, with over 28,000 students and over 200 academic programmes, including highly ranked programmes in social sciences, health care, business, and computer science. There are almost 200 student organisations where students can pursue interests outside of the classroom.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the Massachusetts Medical School are among the university's five campuses. The first of the five campuses, Amherst, is well-known. This site also houses New England's largest state library.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madeleine Blais, Nobel Laureate Craig Mello of UMass' medical school, who won the 2006 award for medicine, and novelist and National Book Award finalist Andre Dubus III of UMass Lowell, as well as former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes of UMass Amherst, are among the university's faculty.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Rankings
- #151-200 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
- #270 World University Ranking - QS 2021
- #142 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
- #66 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
Admission Standards - Very High
| SAT | 1190/1390 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted - 63.8%
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $80 |
University of Massachusetts International Student Admissions
International students are an important component of the UMass Amherst student community. Over 70 countries from around the world send students here to study. The International Programs Office assists international students with the admissions process, visa applications, and other matters.
Application Portal: Common Application
Application Fee: 80 USD
Admission Requirements:
- Official Transcripts & degree certificates
- Standardized Test Scores
- English Proficiency Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation (1 for UG)
- Statement of Purpose (graduate-level students)
- Portfolio of Work (if required)
- Admission Interview (optional)
- Bank Statement/ Sponsorship Letter
- Intent to enrol letter
- Copy of valid passport
English Proficiency Requirement for International Students
International students may submit test results from the following tests to demonstrate their English proficiency.
| Test Name | Min Score Required- UG Level | Min Score Required- PG Level |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL- iBT | 80 | 80 |
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | - | 53 |
