University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, founded in 1863 and located in the picturesque Connecticut River Valley has offered graduate study since 1896, awarding more than 12,400 doctoral and 42,200 master's degrees. With a Graduate Faculty of 1,100 the Amherst campus, the major research institution in the Five-Campus University System, offers 53 programs leading to a doctorate and 74 programs toward a master's degree. Enrollment in all graduate programs exceeded 5,100 in the Fall 2008 semester with an additional 671 non-matriculated students enrolled in classes.

UMass Amherst offers nearly 90 undergraduate majors residing in 10 schools and colleges.

Students from more than 70 countries attend UMass Amherst, and they are an essential part of our diverse campus community. As an international student, you will benefit from the full range of opportunities and resources that UMass Amherst offers, as well as the support and guidance of the International Programs Office. We hope you’ll find UMass Amherst a welcoming home away from home.

Hundreds of need- and merit-based scholarships are available for University of Massachusetts undergraduate and graduate students. Applications for scholarships are handled separately from applications for admission and financial aid. Visit the links below for more information on finding and applying for scholarships.