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Umass Boston

300 Massachusetts Ave.
Amherst, MA 01003

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College Description:

UMass Amherst entered the 21st century as the flagship campus of the state’s five-campus University system, and enrollment of nearly 24,000 students and a national and international reputation for excellence. With 88 major subject areas leading to bachelor's degrees, 64 Master’s and 50 doctoral programs, UMass Amherst offers a vast array of educational opportunities for full and part-time students, both on and off-campus.

Interdisciplinary majors, online learning, the Five College Interchange and internships and international study add to the opportunities.

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