UMass Boston is #1 in the U.S. for Student Access to Top-Tier Research
The Carnegie Foundation classifies UMass Boston as an R1 or top-tier national university performing the highest level of research—and ranks it highest among R1 universities for the degree of research access provided to students across socio-economic categories. In other words, at UMass Boston, students don’t have to choose between opportunity and excellence.
UMass Boston offers undergraduates direct access to faculty-led research, internships, and applied learning experiences to prepare for success in careers, graduate study, and civic leadership.
