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Academics

At Western New England University, we challenge you through hands-on projects; internships and experiential learning; faculty-led travel courses; and research and presentation that make our graduates career ready. We take an individualized approach to education that includes a commitment to small class sizes, faculty mentorship, student engagement, and leadership development opportunities. Our mix of colleges and programs offers many unique cross-disciplinary combined and dual degree programs. It's no wonder that Western New England University has been named #5 in the nation and #1 in Massachusetts when it comes to preparing graduates for the job market.

Read the latest edition of Accolades, our annual report celebrating student, faculty, and staff research and achievements.

Find Your Path

With more than 50 undergraduate majors and programs to choose from, you’ll have opportunities to explore your passions and discover the path that’s right for you.

1,000 Internship Sponsors

Every student in every undergraduate major has opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-world environments. Accessing our connections with 1,000 internship sponsors, as well industry associations for fieldwork, or engineering projects, our students build résumés that show prospective employers what WNE graduates bring to the table.

Experience

Expand your horizons through study abroad

The opportunity to both travel and study can be a life-changing experience that enhances your marketability for the global workforce. Explore your opportunities to participate in short-term, faculty-led summer travel courses at destinations around the globe.

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Do the Honors

Each College offers Honors and Global Scholars programs, providing opportunities to study topics of interest in greater depth and distinguish yourself as a motivated high achiever to future employers.

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The WNE Difference

Prestigious Recognitions

Many prestigious accrediting bodies recognize Western New England University’s commitment to excellence. In fact, we’ve received some of the most coveted distinctions in the world from organizations including the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the Engineering Accreditation Commission, and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and the American Bar Association to name just a few.