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Check whether Hampshire College is right for you as an international student.
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.
Every student builds a customized, interdisciplinary program of study
Every student has access to the Five College Consortium, with nearly 7,000 classes and 1,000 student groups to choose from
Nearly two-thirds of Hampshire alumni receive advanced degrees after graduating from Hampshire
Hampshire features a sustainable campus farm and solar panels that are able to meet 100% of campus electricity needs
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.
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