University courses in Amherst


Amherst Universities


Amherst College

Amherst College

Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has become what many regard as the premier liberal arts college in the nation, enrolling some 1,600 talented, energetic and diverse young men and women. Amherst is a member of the Five Colleges, a consortium with nearby Smith, Mount Holyoke and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Students may take courses at any of the c…

Hampshire College

Hampshire College

Education at Hampshire College prepares students to understand and participate responsibly in a complex world. Through its actions and policies, the college sets an example of the responsible and creative behavior it expects of its students. As a liberal arts college, Hampshire helps students develop confidence in their intellect, creativity, and values. It encourages their desire to be lifelon…

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst

UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. UMass Amherst was born in 1867 as a land-grant agricultural college set on 310 rural …