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Amherst offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in 40 majors in the arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities. Students can carry more than one major, create their own interdisciplinary major or engage in independent scholarship. Many students delve more deeply into their major field by undertaking honors theses as seniors. Often the equivalent of graduate-level work, theses have taken the form of a major paper, scientific investigation or creative work.
Everyone’s career path is unique. Whether you’re a first year or a senior, we offer resources and advising to help you consider and shape your own way forward through internships, networking, jobs, alumni connections, or reflection on how your academic experiences, interests, skills, and values can align with a meaningful career.
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My studies in Buddhist philosophy, history, and practice have provided me with a profound understanding of the rich traditions and transformative wisdom within Buddhism. Exploring classical texts such as the Dhammapada, the Lotus Sutra, and the Abhidharma has deepened my insight into Buddhist ethical teachings, meditation practices, and the nature of reality. Academically, I have engaged in interdisciplinary discussions that bridge Buddhist thought with contemporary fields like psychology, ethics, and sociology. The study of historical developments in Buddhism, from its origins in India to its spread across Asia and beyond, has enhanced my appreciation of its adaptability and relevance in diverse cultural contexts. Beyond the classroom, I have enriched my experience through participation in meditation retreats, scholarly conferences, and discussions with Buddhist practitioners and monastics. These experiences have strengthened both my personal practice and academic perspective, allowing me to see the living applications of Buddhist teachings in daily life. My journey in Buddhist studies continues to inspire personal growth, intellectual curiosity, and a deep commitment to mindfulness and compassion.
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Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| 801 | 901 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
mherst is a place where learning includes living. We guarantee housing for all students for all four years. Almost all of our students live on campus. And all first-year students live in dormitories on our first-year quad, right in the heart of campus. Our students eat great meals with great friends in Valentine Dining Hall, which offers delicious dietary options, with food sourced from local farms, including our own Book & Plow Farm.
We envision a college in which all students thrive, are ready to learn, and are capable of their best performance. We can help you sustain yourself intellectually, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. With a strong foundation of wellbeing, you can use your talents to contribute to your community and to the world.
Every student visits Keefe Campus Center at least once a day. This yellow building in the heart of campus is home to a post office, movie theater, and game room; WAMH radio; Schwemm’s Coffee House; and student meeting and performance spaces. It’s also home to the Center for Community Engagement and our resource centers.
Athletics, fitness, and recreation are a vibrant part of living and learning at Amherst. Our extensive athletic facilities — open to all students — include excellent playing fields, an 8,000-square-foot fitness center, pool, courts, and an ice rink. Beyond Amherst, you can jog the Norwottuck Trail that borders campus, kayak on the Connecticut River, or mountain-bike the Robert Frost Trail.
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