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Academic excellence
and diversity
150+ Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.,
and Certificate programs
Top university for doctoral studies
#68 among US doctoral universities,
QS World University Rankings 2021
Nationally ranked
public university
#78 in US public schools,
U.S. News & World Report 2022
Exceptional faculty choose UMBC
Our faculty have received a wide range of prestigious honors, including:
Fulbright and Guggenheim fellowships
National Science Foundation CAREER Awards
Presidential Early Career Awards in Science and Engineering (PECASE)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator award
Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA
Jianwu Wang receives prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award
The US$500,000 grant supports the assistant professor of Information Systems’ work to develop more efficient and reproducible causality analytics for use in climate science.
National Science Foundation grants UMBC US$2.8 million for master’s program
A team of UMBC professors received a highly competitive National Science Foundation Research Traineeship grant to create the Interdisciplinary Consortium for Applied Research in Ecology and Evolution.
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Discover your future at UMBC through our digital viewbook. Be inspired by the impact UMBC student researchers have on a global stage. Learn about our diverse community, and the resources and services here to support you. Get the fast facts you're interested in at a glance.
Explore our programs below for an in-depth look at how UMBC's innovative teaching will prepare you for life and a promising career after graduation.
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Technology Programs
Shape your future in an exciting environment. Raise the bar in cybersecurity and precision medicine. Confront assumptions in computer algorithms. Help fuel sustainable energy. Discover our programs in:
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Human-Centered Computing
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“I am a first-generation graduate and wanted to continue being a role model by setting a great example for my nieces, nephews, and others to be inspired by my journey. My interest in UMBC was the traditional in-class model they provide and the diversity of the school. Also, Dr. Hrabowski’s TED talk inspired me to apply to the university.”
— Linda Moise, M.P.S. '19, cybersecurity, Republic of the Congo. Works as Cybersecurity Engineer for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Engineering Programs
Our students are taking action on wind energy, COVID-19, brain science, and more. Their research is moving industries forward and improving our world. Come, be part of the progress. Discover our programs in:
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering
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“At UMBC, we believe that it takes researchers to create researchers. Our commitment to having undergraduate students work closely with research faculty ensures our students are strong applicants for M.D./Ph.D. programs and gives them experiences that ultimately help them succeed in those programs.”
—Freeman Hrabowski, president of UMBC
Education and Training Programs
Become part of our education community and help shape a brighter, bolder future. Learn to teach with impact, explain with clarity, be the face of possibilities, and change the lives of those you encounter. Discover our programs in:
Education (MAE)
College Teaching and Learning Science
Instructional Systems Development Teaching (MAT)
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“I chose UMBC predominantly because of the academic quality of the program, student-faculty ratio, flexibility, and location. It is ideal for individuals who wish to get an experience of both the ‘scientist’ and ‘practitioner’ part of industrial and organizational psychology. All the professors are experts and have vast industry experience.”
— Nidhi Prashant Ahir, M.P.S. '19, industrial and organizational psychology, India. Works as a strategy and analytics consultant at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
Social Sciences Programs
Take an interdisciplinary approach to creating change that matters. Engage in research that makes a positive impact on communities around the world. Discover our programs in:
Emergency Health Services
Geography & Environmental Systems
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