For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for graduate students is approximately $41,788.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Catonsville, Maryland
$41,788
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Situated just outside Baltimore City and in close proximity to Washington, D.C., as well as a three-hour drive from New York City, UMBC's main campus offers a convenient and accessible location. UMBC reflects the future of research universities. Young and dynamic, the university is small enough to provide personal attention, yet large enough to provide a rich and diverse experience. Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword here — it’s a way of life among our faculty and students who take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities and meaningful partnerships this region has to offer. With 39 master’s degree programs, 24 doctoral degree programs, and 23 graduate certificate programs, UMBC seeks to provide you with an enriched experience drawing upon leading scholars attracted to a campus that prides itself on diversity and multiculturalism.
Points of Pride
- UMBC is located in a region known for its concentration of commercial, cultural, and scientific activity.
- Students at UMBC have abundant opportunities to conduct research and collaborate with businesses, government agencies, research laboratories, and cultural institutions. UMBC faculty members are affiliated with groundbreaking research centers and institutes.
- UMBC is classified as an "R1: Doctoral University Very High research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation. UMBC ranks 48th globally for faculty members recognized for their research contributions.
- Within six months of graduation, 93% of graduate alumni from the College of Engineering and Information Technology are employed or pursuing further education.
- The College of Engineering and Information Technology promotes applied learning, with 95% of F-1 graduate students engaging in internships or research experiences.
- The Graduate School at UMBC emphasizes collaborations and partnerships with local, national, and international leaders in various fields.
University Highlights
- UMBC's graduate alumni are making significant contributions globally, from leading technology companies like Apple and Google to addressing social and economic issues and transforming the fields of art, culture, and education.
- Within six months of graduation, 91% of all degree recipients from UMBC are employed or pursuing further education.
- The UMBC community takes pride in its culture of inclusion, ingenuity, and innovation. UMBC is recognized as one of the nation's most diverse universities.
- The research environment at UMBC offers numerous opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and addressing global challenges.
- UMBC offers comprehensive support programs for degree completion, financial assistance, career guidance, research opportunities, and work-life balance.
- The College of Engineering and Information Technology at UMBC boasts a 100% employment rate for F-1 graduates in positions directly related to their career goals.
- The majority of classes at UMBC have fewer than 50 students, ensuring a personalized learning environment. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
- UMBC is ranked among the top 100 public institutions in terms of federal research support.
- It is recognized as the 6th most innovative university by US News and World Report.
- UMBC hosts over 270 student groups, providing diverse extracurricular opportunities.
- The university organizes more than 150 arts and culture events annually.
- UMBC's athletic program includes 17 Division I teams.
- A wide range of organizations, more than 1122, have hired UMBC's degree recipients.
- UMBC ranks 53rd in federal support for computer and information sciences.
- Each year, UMBC distributes $54 million in total aid to support students.
- UMBC's strategic location places it 4 miles from BWI Airport, 15 minutes from Downtown Baltimore, 35 minutes from Downtown Washington, D.C., and 3 hours from New York City.
- Among UMBC’s Best Graduate School rankings are 12 programs across all three of UMBC’s colleges, including eight top-100 programs.
- Forbes ranks UMBC among the nation’s top 50 public universities.
- Princeton Review highlights UMBC as a university that “wants every student to succeed.”
- UMBC once again ranks among the top 150 universities in federal research funding.
- #137 in National Universities
- #64 in Top Public Schools
- #107 in Best Value Schools
- #10 in Most Innovative Schools
US News & World Report Rankings- Graduate
- #104 in Best Graduate Engineering Schools
- #72 in Graduate Chemical Engineering programs
- #85 in Graduate Computer Engineering programs
- #100 in Graduate Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering programs
- #47 in Graduate Environmental / Environmental Health Engineering programs
- #97 in Graduate Mechanical Engineering programs
- #119 in Graduate Biological Sciences programs
- #108 in Graduate Chemistry programs
- #80 in Graduate Clinical Psychology programs
- #77 in Graduate Computer Science programs
- #140 in Graduate Earth Sciences programs
- #89 in Graduate Fine Arts programs
- #117 in Graduate Mathematics programs
- #95 in Graduate Physics programs
- #122 in Graduate Psychology programs
- #85 in Graduate Public Affairs programs
- #54 in Graduate Statistics programs
Programs
Graduate
- Applied Mathematics (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Applied Mathematics(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Applied Molecular Biology (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Applied Molecular Biology(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Applied Sociology (M.A.)
- Applied Sociology(M.A.)
- Atmospheric Physics (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Atmospheric Physics(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Biological Sciences (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Biological Sciences(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Biotechnology (M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Biotechnology(M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Chemical & Biochemical Engineering(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Chemistry (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Chemistry(M.S.) - STEM Designated
- Community Leadership (M.P.S.)
- Community Leadership(M.P.S.)
- Computer Engineering (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Computer Engineering(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Computer Science(M.S.) - STEM Designated
- Computer Science(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Cybersecurity (M.P.S.) – STEM Designated
- Cybersecurity(M.P.S.) – STEM Designated
- Data Science (M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Data Science(M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Economic Policy Analysis (M.A.)
- Economic Policy Analysis(M.A.)
- Education (M.A.T., M.A.E.)
- Education(M.A.T., M.A.E.)
- Electrical Engineering (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Electrical Engineering(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Emergency Health Services (M.S.)
- Emergency Health Services(M.S.)
- Engineering Management (M.S.) - STEM Designated
- Engineering Management(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership (M.P.S.)
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership(M.P.S.)
- Environmental Engineering (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Environmental Engineering(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Geographic Information Systems (M.P.S.)
- Geographic Information Systems(M.P.S.)
- Geography & Environmental Systems (M.S.)
- Geography & Environmental Systems(M.S.)
- Health Information Technology (M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Health Information Technology(M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Historical Studies (M.A.)
- Historical Studies(M.A.)
- Human-Centered Computing (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Human-Centered Computing(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Information Systems (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Information Systems(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Intercultural Communication (M.A.)
- Intercultural Communication(M.A.)
- Intermedia & Digital Arts (M.F.A.)
- Intermedia & Digital Arts(M.F.A.)
- Learning and Performance Technology (M.A.)
- Learning and Performance Technology(M.A.)
- Management of Aging Services (M.A.)
- Management of Aging Services(M.A.)
- Marine-Estuarine Environmental Sciences (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Marine-Estuarine Environmental Sciences(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Mechanical Engineering(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Physics (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Physics(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Psychology, Human Services (M.A.)
- Psychology, Human Services(M.A.)
- Psychology, Industrial & Organizational (M.P.S.)
- Psychology, Industrial & Organizational(M.P.S.)
- Public Policy (M.P.P.)
- Public Policy(M.P.P.)
- Software Engineering (M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Software Engineering(M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Statistics (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Statistics(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Systems Engineering (M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Systems Engineering(M.S.)- STEM Designated
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(M.A.)
- Technical Management (M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Technical Management(M.P.S.)- STEM Designated
- Texts, Technologies & Literature (M.A.)
- Texts, Technologies & Literature(M.A.)
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
umbc.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-degree-programs/ Graduate
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL: 80
- Duolingo: 115
- GMAT/GRE: Required for major programs
- Application Fee: $50
