University of Maryland, Baltimore County

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Baltimore County, Maryland. Established in 1966, UMBC has a reputation for innovation, diversity, and academic excellence. Its robust programs in natural sciences, engineering, arts, social science, and humanities have earned national recognition.

Overview

UMBC is renowned for its innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. It offers 48 majors, 38 minors, 25 certificate and 13 pre-professional programs in three colleges and four schools. Its increasingly recognized campus is located on 500 acres just off I-95, within minutes of downtown Baltimore and BWI Airport. The university is committed to promoting and sustaining an environment that acknowledges and celebrates diversity and intergroup understanding. Research at UMBC is robust and spans multiple disciplines, from molecular biology to philosophy. It has gained national recognition for its emphasis on research and undergraduate education, combining the teaching focus of an undergraduate institution with the research focus of a large university. In addition to its academic programs, UMBC offers a vibrant campus life with a wide array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations for students to engage in and enjoy.