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    University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    Amherst, Massachusetts | Estd in 1947 | Government University

    THE Rank : 191 | QS Rank : 253

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    About University of Massachusetts

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst was established in 1863. It was initially called Massachusetts Agricultural College (1863–1931) and Massachusetts State College (1931–1947). UMass Amherst offers 110 undergraduate majors and approximately 80 master’s and 48 doctoral programs starting from MBAs to MPHs and MEds to PhDs. UMass Amherst has 12 schools and colleges under its administration including College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Humanities and Fine Arts, College of Information and Computer Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Commonwealth Honors College, Isenberg School of Management, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Stockbridge School of Agriculture and Graduate School.

    University of Massachusetts Overview

    • UMass Amherst has been ranked 1st for Best Campus Food in the U.S. by The Princeton Review.
    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education - NECHE.
    • The University of Massachusetts ranks 26th among top national public universities by U.S. News & World Report ranking.

    University of Massachusetts Highlights

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    Year of Establishment1947
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    Institute TypeUniversity
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    OwnershipPublic/Government
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    Number Of Students24391
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    Campus Size1450 acres
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    Faculty Count1745
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    Acceptance Rate66%
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    Fee Range19.59 L - ₹33.07 L/yr
    Bachelors vs Masters
    Gender Ratio
    Male: 49%Female: 51%
    Male: 49%Female: 51%
    Student Demographic
    • Domestic:   21708
    • International:   2195

    University of Massachusetts Ranking and Stats

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    Parametric Score and Ranking 2023

    Overall Score54.9
    Overall Rank191
    Parameter Ranking
    Citations
    87.8
    Industry Outcome
    51.7
    International Outlook
    65
    Research
    33.5
    Teaching
    41.2
    DomainYearScoreRankRank Band
    Overall2019NANA49.5–53.0
    Overall2020NANA50.1–53.7
    Overall2021NANA50.6–54.2
    Overall2022NANA50.4–53.9
    Overall202354.9191NA

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    University of Massachusetts Courses

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    LevelUG
    MajorArts
    Duration48 Months
    Fees32.46 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorHistory
    Duration48 Months
    Fees32.46 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorBiology
    Duration48 Months
    Fees32.46 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorLiterature
    Duration48 Months
    Fees32.46 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorChemical
    Duration48 Months
    Fees32.12 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorCommunication
    Duration48 Months
    Fees32.46 L/yr

    University of Massachusetts Affiliated Colleges

    University of Massachusetts Fees

    CoursesDurationInternational StudentLocal Student
    B.A.(45 courses)4 years₹32.72 L - ₹33.07 L/yr₹14.45 L/yr
    BS(42 courses)4 years-6 years₹32.72 L - ₹33.07 L/yr₹14.45 L/yr
    Ph.D(6 courses)5 years₹19.59 L/yr₹9.76 L/yr
    M.S(4 courses)2 years₹19.59 L/yr₹9.76 L/yr
    B.B.A(4 courses)4 years₹33.07 L/yr₹14.45 L/yr

    University of Massachusetts Admission and Application

    Application deadline December,2023
    • For admissions to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, students must fill the application forms on the official site of the university.
    • Students need to attach all required documents and pay the amount of fees while submitting their application forms.
    • For University of Massachusetts, Amherst undergraduate programmes, submission of ACT or SAT scores might also be required.
    • Applicants also might have to submit GRE scores for applying to University of Massachusetts master programmes.
    • For admissions to certain programmes, students also might have to appear for an interview conducted by the university.
    • UMass Amherst admissions will be offered based on various qualifying criteria, document verification and fee payment.

    University of Massachusetts Eligibility

    • Students need to have proof of previous academic records, essays, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement while applying for UMass Amherst admissions.
    • Transfer students also have to submit their college reports and transcripts.
    • International students need to have English as their first language otherwise, they need to submit the scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic).
    • Students applying to graduate programmes need to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or institute.

    University of Massachusetts Campus Facilities

    Study Amenities

    Library

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst has various libraries like W.E.B. Du Bois Library, the Science and Engineering Library (SEL), and Wadsworth Library. The W.E.B. Du Bois Library has a collection of resources, collections, and services, and other special collections and university archives. The W.E.B. Du Bois Library also has a Digital Media Lab which offers access to 3D printers and 3D scanners. The Science and Engineering Library (SEL) has a collection of books and materials on natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. SEL also has various group study rooms equipped with computers and whiteboards, computer stations, a photocopier, black-and-white and color print stations, scanners, a computer classroom, and also equipped wireless access. The Wadsworth Library is provided with 11 desktop workstations provided with a wireless network, and a color printer, a copier, and a scanner. Three bookable study rooms were provided with large monitors also, provided individual and group seating, and the Assistive Technology Center.

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    University of Massachusetts, Amherst has a lot of options when it comes to food cuisines. UMass has a variety of dining halls, cafes, food trucks serving nutritious and hygienic meals. UMass Dining caters to 4 residential dining commons (DCs), 12 eateries at the Campus Center, over 20 cafes, The University Club, Concessions, 2 food trucks, and through the Catering Department.

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