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University of Massachusetts Amherst Rankings 2025

Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

4.4 /5

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#50 in USA

#70 in MS in USA

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1450 acre campus
Estd. 1863

UMass Amherst Ranking

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UMass Amherst Ranking Highlights
UMass Amherst University Ranking
UMass Amherst Course Ranking
UMass Amherst US News & World Report Ranking 2025
UMass Amherst FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2023
UMass Amherst QS Ranking 2025
UMass Amherst THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
UMass Amherst ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
UMass Amherst Student Reviews

UMass Amherst
Ranking Highlights

Renowned for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, University of Massachusetts Amherst has consistently secured top global university rankings. Offering a wide array of courses across various fields and disciplines for its students, University of Massachusetts Amherst stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class education place for international students.

Rated A by Shiksha Grading, University of Massachusetts Amherst is also rated A for BBA. Looking at the Shiksha Grading by Courses, most of the University of Massachusetts Amherst courses are in the range of A and C++ grades.

Although there are multiple grading platforms accessible for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading stand out is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving on, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, University of Massachusetts Amherst ranks #275, which is declining in comparison to its last year’s ranking, i.e., #245 in 2024. University of Massachusetts Amherst also ranks #67 in US News 'National University' category 2024. As compared to the last year, University of Massachusetts Amherst witnessed a stable trend in its US News ranking which stood at #67 in 2023.

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University Ranking

Shiksha

#50

US News Ranking

#58

THE Ranking

#84

ARWU Ranking

#201

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#275

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UMass Amherst
Course Ranking

As per the University of Massachusetts Amherst subject ranking 2024, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. US News has ranked the University of Massachusetts Amherst at #34 for Chemical Engineering PG. Additionally, it is also ranked #44 for Computer Engineering PG by US News. QS has also ranked courses offered by University of Massachusetts Amherst as top programs, namely Communication & Media Studies, Nursing, Physics & Astronomy, and Accounting & Finance, etc. The programs offered by University of Massachusetts Amherst are quite popular and are ranked at #101 - 201 by QS in 2024.

In addition to the global ranking bodies, Shiksha has also graded University of Massachusetts Amherst streams, namely Business & Management Studies, Engineering, and Humanities & Social Sciences with B++ grades. Due to the availability of multiple rankings online which can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad, Shiksha Study Abroad launched Shiksha Grading. With its launch, students are no longer required to check multiple ranking details to know about the performance of a particular university.

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US News & World Report Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	160	175	– / –
National University	67	67	58
Biomedical Engineering PG	79	69	– / –
Chemical Engineering PG	34	35	– / –
Civil Engineering PG	47	48	– / –
Computer Engineering PG	44	38	– / –
Electrical Engineering PG	49	53	– / –
Graduate Business School	86	72	– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG	61	56	– / –
UG Business	51	47	65

UMass Amherst
FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2023

Ranked by	2023
GMBA	69

UMass Amherst
QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
World University	253	245	275
Accounting and Finance	201	201	– / –
Biological Sciences	201	251	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	101	101	– / –
Engineering and Technology	234	207	– / –
Mathematics	201	251	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	301	251	– / –
Nursing	151	151	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	151	151	– / –
Politics	– / –	201	– / –
Sociology	201	201	– / –

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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2025
University	84

UMass Amherst
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Universities	151	151	201
Law	151	151	– / –
Mathematics	151	151	– / –
Nursing	201	201	– / –
Physics	101	101	– / –
Political Sciences	101	151	– / –
Sociology	33	38	– / –

UMass Amherst
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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33% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.5

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.5

Safety5

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration3.5

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MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.2

UMass Amherst: A leading public research university.

Tips: UMass Amherst is a big, vibrant campus with lots of energy and a strong reputation for academics, especially in majors like engineering, computer science, and business. The campus is full of amazing resources such as modern labs, huge libraries, and tons of support for internships, research, and job hunting. The professors are really knowledgeable and supportive but be ready for some healthy competition in popular classes. The coursework can be challenging, so staying on top of your schedule is key. You’ll need to find a good balance between studying and taking part in all the fun stuff happening on campus. One unique thing about UMass is its big focus on sustainability going green is a huge part of life here, and you’ll notice it everywhere. Financially, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Living in Massachusetts is great, but it can be expensive. Housing fills up fast, so look into your options early. The university offers scholarships and financial aid, but they can be competitive, so it’s worth applying to as many as you can. When it comes to social life, there’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re into clubs, sports, music, or just hanging out, there’s always something happening. The town of Amherst has a cosy, small-town feel, but it’s not overflowing with things to do, so students often find their own fun on campus or go exploring in nearby areas. Overall, UMass Amherst is an excellent choice for students seeking a quality education in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024Read more

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MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) - Batch of 2025

4.1

Great university in terms of research and it is really peaceful.

Tips: The transition to the University of Massachusetts Amherst was smooth academically, but there was a noticeable cultural shift socially. There are no scholarships at the University of Massachusetts Amherst at the master's level, but there are a few benefits like tuition waivers for Teaching Assistantships (TAs) or Research Assistantships (RAs) but not in courses like MS CS and MS B.A.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors are really good and focus on how well you have understood anything. They maintain regular office hours, and many are open to scheduling additional time if you have further questions or need guidance. The courses are designed to provide both theoretical and application-based knowledge. The university is well diverse.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are no Indian restaurants nearby. Most of the foods are of different cuisines. The university does have its own dining facilities, where good food is provided but the food is mostly not from my country of origin. If you are looking for good Indian food, you will have to go to Boston.

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.7

UMass is a better place to be researcher

Tips: The coursework would be tough, the place is bit remote. There is no TA/RA positions but plenty of on-campus jobs are available. Learn to balance everything together. Master's journey is not as easy as it seems in India and the education pattern is very different. Hence, one needs to break the stereotypes before pursuing this dream.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.3

Explore as much as possible. Good course.

Tips: Not much cultural shift is there to experience. No scholarships are there at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Everything is good as of now, courses are also good. Umass is a bit of research oriented so if you are interested to research then go for it. Very less systems courses, so if you are not into AI/ML things then think again.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is pretty cool, there are many gyms and many sports activities if you are interested. The food also is great in the commons where you can get all sorts of foods including Indian food, so it's pretty much covered, and the living is a bit expensive which is a problem.

Dislikes (Value for money): It's very expensive so think about that as well. And there are no TA or RA jobs so that is another minus point. The only part time allowed is the UMass dining, which helps you get food and money which is decent enough and also there will be no way of income.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024Read more

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MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.4

Course framework is good for work opportunities.

Tips: TA/RAs are not allowed in the CS department but it is allowed in the other departments. Happy with the course. Scholarships are not available for this course. A cultural shift is also present. Food is difficult to get from India so knowing cooking before coming here is a must.

Likes (Value for money): Course content is good. ML is upcoming and Mass Amherst has a very high rating for Machines Learning or Data Science concentration in Computer Science. For other courses, there is a possibility of TA/RA and in MS CS there is a possibility of gradership. Even good part-time jobs are available to keep you giving.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration is difficult in the US. But after doing an MS the chances are less since H-1B renewal is less. If the school is offering Ph.D. programs and is a public land-grant university, like Mass Amherst, it will offer Ph.D. programs and will give you a chance at immigration options.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.6

Extremely good for Computer Science

Tips: This university does provide TA or RA easily. Grade posts can be applied and is quite easy to get into. Otherwise, there are plenty of research opportunities and diversified faculty research fields. Courses such as RL are a must for computer Science students as the concepts are originated here.

Likes (Part time work): There are about 4 dining common and 1 canteen, hence plenty of openings are available for students. They allow the student employees to eat there after their shifts and provide a health and wellness fund. The pay per hour is also good enough Hence, the benefits are plenty.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian restaurants are very few at Amherst, compared to other cities in the US. There are about 3 restaurants about 10 miles away from the place, good authentic Indian food. Either way, you have an option in Doordash from these restaurants. Cannot expect too many options.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2024Read more

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What is the total tuition fees for 4 years course, B.Tech, computer science/software engineering at university of Massachusetts, Amherst?

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The cost of tuition for a B.Tech in Computer Science/Software Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst normally ranges from $35,000 to $40,000 annually for international students, including those from India. This raises the four-year total cost to between $140,000 and $160,000.

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Is Columbia University better than UMass Amherst for an MS in computer science?

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Both universities are good in own way you choose to your priority based so I give some points in given below it help to choose right to your priority.

1.if you choose columnbia this programme is reserch oriented and provide to you varieties of laps and projects.

And if you choose ummass it is mainly

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Is the MS in Finance course at UMass Boston STEM-designated?

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Yes, UMass Boston is a STEM-designated course. This means that international students who graduate from the course can extend their 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) period by an additional 24-months, allowing them to work in the U.S. for up to 3 years after getting their degree. Also, note

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What is the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts Amherst?

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As per the enrollment data for 2024, UMass Amherst acceptance rate is 68%, and the early acceptance rate at 74%. That means out of every 100 applicants, 68 are selected, and 74 applicants will be chosen out of 100 if you're an early applicant. However, it is important to note that the acceptance ra

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