UMBC
is proud to be recognized as a global leader in the education of international
students. Every year, we welcome students coming from more than 100 countries
across the globe.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university
that redefines excellence in higher education. We offer an inclusive culture
that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines,
and civic engagement.
Top reasons to study here
- Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture.
- Times Higher Education has recognized UMBC as one of the top universities in the U.S. and the world, as well as a leader in global social and economic impact.
- The University of Maryland, Baltimore County values safety, cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning, equity, and civic engagemen
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (25)
- B.A. Africana Studies
- B.A. American Studies
- B.A. Ancient Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Financial Economics
- Certificate Gender and Women's Studies
- B.A. Global Studies
- Certificate Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Certificate Intercultural Communication
- Certificate Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
- Certificate Philosophy, Ethics, and Value
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Certificate Public Administration and Policy
- Certificate Social Dimensions of Health
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (18)
- BFA Acting
- B.A. Ancient Studies
- B.A. English
- B.A. History
- Certificate History of Philosophy
- Certificate Intercultural Communication
- Certificate Modern Languages and Linguistics, Chinese
- Certificate Modern Languages and Linguistics, French
- Certificate Modern Languages and Linguistics, German
- Certificate Modern Languages and Linguistics, Korean
- Certificate Modern Languages and Linguistics, Russian
- Certificate Modern Languages and Linguistics, Spanish
- B.A. Philosophy
- Certificate Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
- Certificate Philosophy, Ethics, and Value
- Certificate Philosophy, Logic, and Science
- Certificate Secondary Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)
- B.A. Biological Sciences
- B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- B.A. Biology Education
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.A. Chemistry
- Certificate Geographic Information Science
- Certificate Philosophy, Logic, and Science
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.A. Physics Education
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- BFA Acting
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Economics
- BFA Graphic Design
- B.A. Jazz Studies
- B.A. Music Composition
- B.A. Music Technology
- B.A. Theatre Studies
- B.A. Visual Arts
- B.A. Vocal Performance
Computer Science & IT (12)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- Certificate Cybersecurity Informatics
- Certificate Decision Making Support
- Certificate Geographic Information Science
- Certificate Health Information Technology
- Certificate Network Administration
- Certificate User Experience, Web and Development Certificate
Education & Training (10)
- B.A. Biology Education
- B.A. Individualized Study
- B.Sc. Individualized Study
- B.Sc. Middle Grades STEM
- B.A. Physics Education
- B.Sc. Psychology
- Certificate Secondary Education
Business & Management (8)
- Certificate Accounting
- Certificate Decision Making Support
- B.Sc. Financial Economics
- Certificate Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Certificate Network Administration
- Certificate Public Administration and Policy
Engineering & Technology (4)
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.A. Music Technology
Medicine & Health (4)
- Certificate Health Information Technology
- Certificate Social Dimensions of Health
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- B.A. Social Work
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County was born amid the turbulent swirl of the 1960s, and we had to cut our own path in a field of older, established institutions.
Education
UMBC offers 55 majors and 35 minors, as well as 24 certificate programs, spanning the arts, engineering and information technology, humanities, sciences, pre-professional studies and social sciences. UMBC’s Graduate School offers 41 master’s degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs and 24 graduate certificate programs. Programs are offered in education, engineering, emergency health services, imaging and digital arts, information technology, aging services, life sciences, psychology, public policy, and a host of other fields.
Research
From modest beginnings, with some of our initial external research awards secured in the mid 1990’s, we have grown into a Doctoral University with Higher Research Activity, as designated by the current Carnegie Classification, which places us among the top 220 research universities in the Nation with FY 2016 research expenditures approaching $80 Million. According to the current NSF’s Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey, we are ranked #151 in federal research and development expenditures.
Career
The Career Center also serves UMBC alumni as they grow in their careers or transition to new ones, and we create partnerships with local and national employers to provide outstanding talent. We collaborate with UMBC faculty and staff to provide students for internships and other positions, in addition to career planning, job search, and professional/graduate school preparatory assistance for students.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601
2022
601
2021
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
601
2021
601
2020
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
759 -15
2022
744 -51
2021
693
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
801 -50
2022
751 -50
2021
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
○ The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is dedicated to supporting and facilitating global academic initiatives by advancing the international exchange of students, scholars and faculty and by providing leadership in intercultural learning through study abroad.
Housing services
Residential Life provides facilities, services, and programs that support the academic mission of the institution and enhance the quality of life for students that live on campus. Residential Life staff encourages the personal, social, academic, and leadership development of resident students and prepare them to be active and responsible citizens within the UMBC community and beyond.
Library services
Did you know that the Library loans laptops and a variety of audio and video equipment? Laptops are available at the Check Out Desk. For everything else, head up to the Digital Media Lab (DML) on the 2nd floor - all equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ICT services
The Division of Information Technology has approximately 80 full time staff members and over 100 UMBC students that work each day to support the mission of UMBC through the delivery of IT services to the campus.
Medical services
UMBC is committed to providing students with the resources they need to have a healthy, well-balanced, and successful UMBC experience. College isn’t just about test scores and accolades; it’s also about personal discovery and growth. To support students on their journeys, UMBC provides a range of resources for physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing.
Student Life
Campus life
The Commons is UMBC’s one-stop student center, featuring a food court, restaurant, full-service bank, bookstore, performance spaces and game room. High-speed wireless technology makes it easy to plug in to the campus network and the Internet.
Sports facilities
UMBC features 17 Division I men’s and women’s sports, and our scholar-athletes are known for combining their passion for athletics with their commitment to education. UMBC teams have earned several America East championship titles in recent years, including in swimming/diving, basketball, and soccer.
Student clubs
Student Organizations
- Academic & Departmental (30)
- Arts & Media (13)
- Career & Professional (29)
- Cultural & Ethnic (28)
- Governance (4)
- Fraternity & Sorority (19)
- Hobbies & Interests (27)
- Honors & Recognition (7)
Accreditation
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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