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University of Massachusetts Amherst Rankings 2026

Amherst, Massachusetts, USA

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1450 acre campus
Estd. 1863

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Last updated on 28 Nov '25

UMass Amherst Ranking

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University of Massachusetts Amherst Ranking
University of Massachusetts Amherst Course Ranking
UMass Amherst Ranking by US News and World Report 2025
UMass Amherst Ranking by FT (Financial Times) 2025
UMass Amherst Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026
UMass Amherst Ranking by (THE) Times Higher Education 2025
UMass Amherst Ranking by ARWU (Shanghai) 2024
UMass Amherst Student Reviews

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University of Massachusetts Amherst Ranking

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a pioneer in the higher education and consistently ranked among the top universities nationally and globally. Located in USA, the university aims at offering courses of high value, attracting students from different countries, including India. So if you want to study at University of Massachusetts Amherst, knowing its current ranking and how the trend has been when compared with previous year is critical.

According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the university has been ranked globally at #191 in 2025, showing improved trend from its 2024 rank of #303. Nationally in the Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the University of Massachusetts Amherst has moved from #68 in 2024 to #45 in 2025.

Similarly, the QS 2026 ranked the university at #247 in the world, recoding improved trend when compared with 2025 rank of #275.

Here’s a three-year University of Massachusetts Amherst ranking trend for you to make a guided decision:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	245	275	247
THE	Not Ranked	Not Ranked	84	Not Ranked
US News	160	175	162	Not Ranked

UMass Amherst Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

The rankings by the US World and News are one of the most trusted and influential rankings in the world. It has been ranking the world's top universities for 36 years now. They assess more than 1400 higher education institutions in the US and the world.

Their rankings are based on a range of relevant parameters such as Graduation and retention rates, Social mobility, Graduation rate performance, Undergraduate academic reputation, Faculty resources for the current academic year, etc.

US World and

US World and News ranked the University of Massachusetts Amherst at rank #175, which is an improvement from the last year 2023, which was #160 in the Global Universities category. From the ranking data in hand, it can be inferred that the rankings for the University of Massachusetts rankings are improving. In the ‘National University’ category, this university ranks at #58 which is also an improvement from the rankings of the last two years.

UMass Amherst Comparison with Other Universities: US News and World Report

US News & World Report Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

UMass Amherst Ranking by FT (Financial Times) 2025

According to the rankings published by FT (Financial Times) 2023, the University of Massachusetts Amherst ranks at #69 for their GMBA program.

Check more about Financial Times Global MBA Rankings from here.

UMass Amherst Comparison with Other Universities: FT (Financial Times) 2025

FT (Financial Times) 2025 University Ranking: Ranking Criteria

UMass Amherst Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

QS World University Rankings are one of the most comprehensive rankings that have offered World University Rankings since 2004. For the year 2025, the University of Massachusetts Amherst QS ranking is #154 in the ‘World University’ category which is a decline from the last year as the ranking for that year was #134 among the world's best universities. The rankings for this university are fluctuating as the ranking was #164 in 2023.

Considering these rankings, the University of Massachusetts Amhe

Considering these rankings, the University of Massachusetts Amherst can be considered one of the best universities of the world. A few of the university’s subjects that have ranked well are Engineering and Technology; MBA, Law and Legal Studies, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Mathematics, etc.

UMass Amherst Comparison with Other Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds

Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026: Ranking Criteria

UMass Amherst Ranking by (THE) Times Higher Education 2025

The rankings have been provided by THE (Times Higher Education) since the year 2004. The creation of these rankings is done to know and evaluate the university's performance on the global stage and provide a comprehensive ranking report for the students to make an informed higher education decision. For the year 2025, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is ranked at #84 among the best universities.

UMass Amherst Comparison with Other Universities: THE World University

THE World University Rank 2025: Ranking Criteria

UMass Amherst Ranking by ARWU (Shanghai) 2024

ARWU, short for Academic Ranking of the World Universities also known as Shanghai Ranking is known as one of the best ranking bodies in the world. It is one of the three most influential rankings in the world alongside Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings.

Over 2,500 Universities are ranked by ARWU every year. In the overall ARWU ranking, the University of Massachusetts Amherst ranks at #201 in 2024, which is a significant decline from the last year a

UMass Amherst Vs Other Universities: ARWU Ranking Comparison

ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024: Ranking Criteria

UMass Amherst
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

36% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships3.6

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.9

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.7

Public transportation4.5

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.4

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2027

4.3

The university is a bit on the expensive side but worth it.

Tips: Be prepared to apply mathematics. Every course in this university is mathematically heavy, and you will learn a lot as well. Mass Amherst does not provide any scholarships to master's students. But overall, the university is amazing for people who want to explore research and learn cutting-edge technologies.

Likes (Post study jobs): A lot of big tech companies do offer sponsor visas, and seniors in our college seem to be getting placed well. Our seniors have been placed in development roles like web development and cloud. Machine learning engineer roles are also available to students.

Dislikes (Part time work): Only dining jobs are available to graduation students, making it really convenient. Also, no research assistantship or teaching assistantship is available. Hourly positions are sometimes available in summer, but plan to have all finance already sorted.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1075

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Biostatistics - Batch of 2025

Great campus and an eye-opening experience.

Tips: Don't be afraid of change and allow things to happen to you. That's my conclusion about studying abroad in general, especially here. Some programs here are seriously underrated, and I feel I've gained a more in-depth knowledge here than I would have anywhere else. The campus is great, and you'll feel safe here throughout.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3025

Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85975

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

MBA with MS in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2026

An interesting sand meaningful experience.

Tips: I have transitioned well after coming here, and a lot of people back home can see the difference in my personality as well. The classes and coursework are intense, and you'll have to rely on yourself rather than expect too much spoon-feeding here. A lot of learning happens in group settings via projects and fieldwork.

Dislikes (Internships): With internships and jobs in general, a lot depends on your own network and ability to put yourself out there. There is not too much that the university involves itself with. What can help is striking a connection with professors and being active in classes and office hours.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3250

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 71325

Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more

MS in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science - Batch of 2024

3.7

There is an Indian student union and many events on campus. Try to participate in them.

Tips: I mainly chose to study here because of the affordability and strong faculty for my programme. Be ready for rough winters and get your winter essentials ready in time. The labs are well-equipped and huge, encouraging you to go all out. There is an Indian student union as well, and many other such cultural clubs on campus to be a part of.

Dislikes (Part time work): You are not really allowed to work part-time in a lot of places in the United States. Moreover, with my work schedule, it was really implausible to find time. You can look for roles within the campus, but that is also limited in scope and opportunities.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2550

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 76725

Reviewed on 27 May 2025Read 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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1075

Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85825

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 130000

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024Read more

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