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.

Who We Are

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 five 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.

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 graduates are wanted and trusted by employers and graduate schools alike.

With an education from UMass Lowell you will be ready to take on the world.

Mission

A Public Research University Committed to Excellence
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.

Over 100 Years of Innovation
For more than a century, UMass Lowell has been preparing students to work in the real-world, solve real problems and help real people. The university 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. Over the next 75 years, both institutions extended their offerings to meet the growing needs of the region. Lowell State and Lowell Tech, as they were then known, merged in 1975 to form the University of Lowell. The campus became part of the University of Massachusetts system in 1991.

Where Opportunities Shine

To offer the best education and research opportunities, UMass recruits the best faculty and staff to help realize the UMass mission.

The University of Massachusetts system is comprised of five campuses located in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, and Worcester that offer endless possibilities for more than 17,000 faculty and staff and over 74,000 students.

UMass is always looking for talented, determined individuals who strive for excellence and believe in providing the best education possible. It’s not just professors who make the mission a reality; UMass employs a wide variety of administrative and operational staff to keep the UMass system running smoothly, from finance to security, IT to international relations, and more. With so many campuses, people, and career opportunities, there are all sorts of ways to join the UMass community.

Careers at UMass Lowell
As one of the largest employers in the region, UMass Lowell attracts, rewards and retains high quality faculty and staff. More than 41 percent of faculty and staff give back to the university, just one indication of how committed the campus is to improving the lives of students. The university has been nationally recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.