UMass Lowell is a public university committed to preparing our students for work in the real world— solving real problems and helping real people— by providing an affordable high-quality education.
Whether you’re pursuing a career path or still searching for one, UMass Lowell is the ideal place to discover and achieve your purpose. Our campus is bursting with energy— enrollment is up, new academic programs are being launched, and new facilities are being acquired and are under construction. Most importantly, our students are more successful than ever thanks to highly accredited programs, our focus on experiential “hands-on” learning, and personal attention from our accomplished and committed faculty and staff.
An education at UMass Lowell will get you ready to take on the world. Our graduates are wanted and trusted by employers and graduate schools alike.
Welcome to UMass Lowell. Learning with purpose.
Our Mission
The University of Massachusetts System's mission is to provide an affordable and accessible education of high quality and to conduct programs of research and public service that advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation and the world.
In accord with the UMass System's mission, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university committed to excellence in teaching, research and community partnerships. The University is dedicated to transformational education that fosters student success, lifelong learning and global awareness. 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. 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.
Research at UMass Lowell
- US News & World Report ranks UMass Lowell among the top 200 research universities in the U.S.
- The National Science Foundation ranks our Physics Dept. 59th in the U.S.
- Our researchers have projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Occupational Health and Safety.
- In 2012, researchers brought in more than $60 million in research funds.
- The University of Massachusetts ranks 13th in the U.S. for intellectual property generated.
- The new Saab Emerging Technology & Innovation Center will support research on applications of nanotechnology.
- Our researchers developed biodegradable nanospheres that allow drugs to be absorbed directly through the skin.
Research
Research at UMass Lowell
- US News & World Report ranks UMass Lowell among the top 200 research universities in the U.S.
- The National Science Foundation ranks our Physics Dept. 59th in the U.S.
- Our researchers have projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Occupational Health and Safety.
- In 2012, researchers brought in more than $60 million in research funds.
- The University of Massachusetts ranks 13th in the U.S. for intellectual property generated.
- The new Saab Emerging Technology & Innovation Center will support research on applications of nanotechnology.
- Our researchers developed biodegradable nanospheres that allow drugs to be absorbed directly through the skin.