University of Massachusetts Lowell or UMass Lowell was founded in 1894. It began as the Lowell Normal School, a teaching college (founded in 1894) and the Lowell Textile School (founded in 1895) to train technicians and managers for the textile industry. For more than a century, UMass Lowell has been preparing students to work in the real-world, solve real problems and help real people.
UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing students for work in the real world — solving real problems and helping real people— by providing an affordable, high-quality education. The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers more than 150 exciting, high-quality, fully-accredited academic programs in six colleges in addition to our Honors College.
Located on a high-energy campus in the heart of a global community, the university offers more than 18,000 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in six colleges. Our students are more successful than ever thanks to accredited programs, a focus on hands-on learning, and personal attention from accomplished faculty and dedicated staff.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a nationally ranked public research university committed to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. We strive to prepare students to succeed in college and to become lifelong learners and informed citizens in a global environment. UMass Lowell offers affordable, experience-based undergraduate and graduate academic programs taught by internationally recognized faculty who conduct research to expand the horizons of knowledge and sustainable practices. The programs span and interconnect the disciplines of business, education, engineering, fine arts, health, humanities, sciences and social sciences. The university continues to build on its founding tradition of innovation, entrepreneurship and partnerships with industry and the community to address challenges facing the region and the world.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university has recently submitted our Interim (Fifth-Year) Report. UMass Lowell was formerly accredited by the New England Associated of Schools and Colleges. Since the university’s last review, NEASC has reorganized according to U.S. Department of Education specifications; colleges and universities in New England are now accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts (USA)
UMass Lowell is located in historic mill city of Lowell, Mass., 45-minutes north of Boston. Students can take advantage of everything UMass Lowell has to offer and get the most out of your college experience. It’s proven that students involved in campus activities do better academically. With over 250 student clubs to join, you’re bound to find at least one you’re passionate about.
From state-of-the-art fitness facilities, to sustainable transportation options, to counseling and mental health resources, we provide the tools to build a healthy foundation for both mind and body.
Whether student hit the field or cheer from the sidelines, UMass Lowell has it all when it comes to sports – with 17 men’s and women’s teams competing in the America East Conference and Hockey East Association.
The renaissance city Lowell, Massachusetts is an exciting crossroads where diverse cultures, history and creativity intersect. Let this vibrant city be your stage as you get ready for all the world has to offer.
Discover restaurants representing more than a dozen different cultures. Spend a day exploring art galleries or take in a show. Stroll along the Merrimack River, which winds through the city center, and enjoy a picnic on the esplanade. Hike, bike or cross-country ski more than 1,000 acres of state forest nearby.
Lowell’s location at the intersections of Routes 495, 93, and 3 extends the education beyond the classroom, with easy access to hands-on learning opportunities such as co-ops and internships. And with Route 128 nearby and Boston only a 40-minute commuter rail ride away, once graduate they will be right there where the jobs are.
UMass Lowell campuses:
- North Campus
- South Campus
- East Campus
School & Faculty
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Operations & Information Systems
- Education
- Biomedical Engineering & Technology Department
- Chemical Engineering Department
- Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
- Electrical & Computer Engineering Department
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- Plastics Engineering Department
- Art & Design Department
- School of Criminology & Justice Studies
- Economics Department
- English Department
- History Department
- Music Department
- Philosophy Department
- Political Science Department
- Psychology Department
- Sociology Department
- World Languages & Cultures Department
- Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences Department
- Solomont School of Nursing
- Physical Therapy & Kinesiology Department
- Public Health Department
- Biological Sciences Department
- Chemistry Department
- Computer Science Department
- Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Department
- Mathematical Sciences Department
- Physics Department
