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The University of Massachusetts Amherst, established in 1863, is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located on a 1450-acre campus in the historic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles west of Boston, in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes, and meadows. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the Commonwealths university system.

At Amherst there are approximately 23,200 students, of whom about 5,200 are graduate students. This campus offers bachelors degrees in 90 areas, associates degrees in six, masters degrees in 68, and the doctorate in 50.

The University is one of the founding members of the Five College consortium, offering reciprocal student access to about 5000 courses among the University and Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges.

Location: Amherst Massachusetts 01003 Telephone 413-545-0111

Other Education nearby:
(Springfield) American International College
(Amherst) Amherst College
(Paxton) Anna Maria College
(Worcester) Assumption College
(Worcester) Becker College
(Becket) Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA camp

03/28 Coming to The Amherst area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.