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Amherst College (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ AM-ərst) is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its then-president Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts.
Amherst College es una universidad privada ubicada en Amherst, Massachusetts, fundada en 1821. Es una institución que brinda exclusivamente títulos de pregrado. Es conocida por su currículo abierto y demandante y su excelencia académica.
Take a tour of our Science Center with its state-of-the-art facilities and flexible spaces to support the sciences at Amherst. —Video by Marcus DeMaio. Play Video Play Video (new page) Campus Tour. Explore our beautiful campus and learn more about academic and student life in our extraordinary college community. [more Amherst videos]
Amherst students have access to 40 majors, an open curriculum, talented and accessible faculty, the Five College Consortium, and opportunities for research and internships around the world.
Amherst is a private, not-for-profit college that for almost two centuries has prepared students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. At Amherst, you are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning.
Academics is the essential starting point. Learn about our open curriculum, advising and more. After Amherst you will continue to thrive. Amherst, Massachusetts, home of Amherst College, is a vibrant town in the beautiful Pioneer Valley.
