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Amherst, USA

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Private
International students

32
Nationalities

10
Total programs

50

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Study abroad at Hampshire College

Hampshire College is a small, tight-knit liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts that has been at the forefront of progressive higher education in the US for over 50 years. The College prides itself on its unconventional approach that makes Hampshire different from any other college in the world.

Every Hampshire student designs a customized program of study in close collaboration with faculty advisors. In your final year, you’ll complete a comprehensive senior project that could be anything from a performance or research study, to a business start-up.

There are no majors at Hampshire, and every student picks a ‘Concentration’ comprising a minimum of two and a maximum of three Areas of Study. There are 50 areas you can choose from covering a wide range of subjects like art, chemistry, dance, history, mathematics, and psychology.

Classes are small and discussion-focused, and you’ll get plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships, independent studies, and field research semesters. The campus has everything you’ll need, with first-class facilities, cafes, and study areas.

Why study at Hampshire College?

Customized program
Every student builds a customized, interdisciplinary program of study
Five College Consortium
Every student has access to the Five College Consortium, with nearly 7,000 classes and 1,000 student groups to choose from
Graduate success
Nearly two-thirds of Hampshire alumni receive advanced degrees after graduating from Hampshire
Green credentials
Hampshire features a sustainable campus farm and solar panels that are able to meet 100% of campus electricity needs

Life as an international student

Hampshire’s campus is truly cosmopolitan - international students come from many different countries across five different continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Through the International Student Services Office, you’ll have access to all the guidance you could need, including visa and immigration assistance, support for finding internships, and help settling into life at Hampshire.

Hampshire also offers a variety of student groups and celebrations for international students including Holi, Eid, Chunjie, and many more. The College boasts more than 70 student groups as well as intramural sports and an outdoor recreation program.

As a Hampshire international student, you’ll enjoy the diversity of Amherst - a community with more than 30,000 undergraduate students from all over the world who make up the Five College Consortium. Hampshire students can also join the student groups and clubs at the other Consortium colleges.

Student reviews for Hampshire College

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What Hampshire College says

Dalton Lewis
Hampshire College Associate Director of Admissions and Coordinator of International Recruitment

Dalton Lewis says

Hampshire is a small, tightly-knit community, so it's easy for international students to feel at home as soon as they arrive on campus. At Hampshire, you're not just a number! At the same time, our international students are part of the much larger Five College Consortium community—which connects them to thousands of other international students.

Hampshire students have access to the nearly 7,000 classes and 1,000 student organizations offered by the Consortium Colleges, so there are endless opportunities to make new friends and enjoy new experiences!

Hampshire offers something that's hard to find in the US, let alone the rest of the world: an education that requires students to build their own customized, interdisciplinary programs of study.

Our students want to make their own education, rather than just take it! Throughout the process of building their curriculum, students are supported by hand-picked faculty advisors have access to the vast resources of the Five College Consortium.

Our support for international students begins with International Student Orientation, in which students learn about adjusting to life in the US, navigating campus resources, and getting settled in their dormitories.

International students at Hampshire are supported by a dedicated International Student Advisor who provides visa/travel planning assistance, OPT/CPT advising, and workshops covering a variety of other topics.

Hampshire also has a space on campus dedicated to international student use, the World Lounge, offering students a place to chat, study together, and host events. Finally, Hampshire offers a wide range of student groups serving international students as well as numerous events and celebrations catering to students of different cultural backgrounds.

Hampshire's alumni include notable entrepreneurs, an Academy Award-winning actor, and a senior NASA scientist—to name just a few!

A Hampshire education prepares students for a variety of different post-graduate paths, but the most popular one is obtaining a graduate degree: 65% of Hampshire alums receive an advanced degree within ten years of graduating, putting us in the top 3% of US colleges for graduate degree placements rates.

The top five most frequently attended graduate institutions for Hampshire alums are Columbia University, the University of Massachusetts, New York University, Harvard University, and Yale University.

While many of our students choose to jump right into the workforce after graduating, Hampshire is also a great place to develop entrepreneurial skills. 23% of Hampshire alumni have started their own businesses or non-profit organizations; a few examples of companies founded or co-founded by Hampshire graduates include Duolingo, Seventh Generation Inc., and Florentine Films.

Student life & facilities

Group of students planning a presentation in a living room

Healthcare & Medical
- Campus Pharmacy
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Campus Doctor
- Emergency Contraception
- Travel Vaccinations
- Family Planning
Food & Restaurants
- Cafe’s 2
- Restaurants
Fitness Centre
- Climbing Walls 3
- Sauna / Steam Rooms 2
- Spin Studio
- Machines
- Free Weights
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness Classes
- Dance Studio 2
No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
- No. of Basketball Courts 2
- No. of Climbing Wall 3
- No. of Tennis Courts 8
- No. of Athletics Track
- No. of Swimming pools
Transport
- Car Rental
- Campus parking
- Bike Rental
- Campus Bus Service
Praying Rooms
- Workshops
Tutoring Support
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Student Tutoring & Support
- Peer & Buddy Program
IT Support
- Loan Laptops
- Campus Wireless Connectivity
Library
- Quiet Areas
- Computer labs
- Group Study Rooms
Sports Facilities
- Sport facilities
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Clubs & Organisations
- No. of Clubs & Organizations 65

Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: $57,158 per year

Funding

Merit Scholarships

Amount: from $27,000 to $35,000 per year
Requirements: Awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievements as evidenced by application. No separate application or additional materials are required for consideration; the admissions committee nominates students for merit awards during the file review process. Renewal of four-year scholarships is contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

International Scholar Award - Full Cost of Attendance

Amount: Full cost of attendance at Hampshire for a maximum of eight semesters. This scholarship covers tuition fees, room/board, and all other required fees.
Requirements: Awarded to the top international applicant each year, based on exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements. Only students with high financial needs will be considered.

International Scholar Award - Full Cost of Tuition

Amount: Cost of tuition at Hampshire for a maximum of eight semesters. These scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition, but recipients will be responsible for room/board and all other fees.
Requirements: Awarded to two of the top international applicants each year, based on exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements. Only students with high financial needs will be considered.

United World College (UWC) Scholarships

Amount: Full cost of tuition or full cost of attendance
Requirements: Students who attend/ attended a United World College are eligible for one of three specific merit scholarship awards. These are separate from the International Scholar Awards listed above.

Location

Hampshire College

893 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA

Amherst is a vibrant college town with lots to see and do. The town is packed with awesome dining spots, lovely green spaces, fascinating museums, brilliant shopping outlets, and social venues.

Visa requirements for Hampshire College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements