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Planning to apply to University of Maryland, Baltimore? Admission 2026-27 are now open. Check out this space for admission requirements.

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University of Maryland, Baltimore Admissions 2026

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Admissions Requirements for University of Maryland, Baltimore

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University of Maryland, Baltimore Admission Process 2026

University of Maryland, Baltimore MS Admission 2026

4 courses 16 months - 3 years
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17.7L - 44.7L

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  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, GRE







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Q:   What are the requirements for UMBC?
A: 

Below are the requirements for the University of Maryland Baltimore County:

Undergraduate requirements:

  1. Applicants must submit a copy of their current high school marks, including an English translation.

  2. Official results of completion of national secondary school examinations

  3. If the applicant considers a scholarship, they must forward their scores to UMBC by education testing service.

  4. Considering that these students are 17 and above, applicants must provide a letter of support from parents or financial sponsors to the effect that she or he is willing to provide.

  5. A bank statement that verifies the applicant's financial stability. 

  6. Applicants must submit their ELP as mentioned below:

Exam

Score Required

TOEFL

Overall 80

IELTS

Minimum 6.5

PTE Academic

Minimum 53

Duolingo

115

Postgraduate requirements

  • LOR: Some programs ask for a LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. 

  • Statement of purpose ( an SOP): An SOP is essential for the application process for UNBC. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. 

  • Transcripts and degrees: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. Similarly, applying for PhD or doctoral programme may require a master’s degree and transcripts from all graduate institutions of the applicant. 

  • English Language Proficiency exams: The following table explains the minimum score  of each English exam the university is accepting: 

Exam

Score Required

TOEFL

Overall 80

vIELTS

Minimum 6.5

PTE Academic

Minimum 53

Duolingo

115

  • Resume/CV:  The University might also ask you for a CV or a resume, depending on the course you choose for professional experience. 

  • Applicants must have a GPA of 3 and above in their Undergraduate program to be considered for UMBC.

Q:   Is the GRE required for the University of Maryland Baltimore?
A: 

The University of Maryland Baltimore County does not mandate the submission of GRE scores as part of the application process. However, if applicants choose to submit their GRE scores, the university will give these scores significant weight in their evaluation. To send GRE scores, applicants must use ET’s submission method while submitting to the University of Maryland Baltimore country.

Q:   What are the requirements for the University of Maryland Baltimore County MS in Computer science?
A: 

Below are the requirements for the University of  Maryland Baltimore County MS in Computer Science:

  • LOR: Some programs ask for a LOR, and with particular exceptions, who should write those letters. 

  • Statement of purpose ( an SOP): An SOP is essential for the application process for UNBC. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants. 

  • Transcripts and degrees: the applicant must provide the university with transcripts of their academics with degree certificates. Similarly, applying for PhD or doctoral programme may require a master’s degree and transcripts from all graduate institutions of the applicant. 

  • English Language Proficiency exams: The following table explains the minimum score  of each English exam the university is accepting: 

Exam

Score Required

TOEFL

Overall 80

IELTS

Minimum 6.5

PTE Academic

Minimum 53

Duolingo

115

  • Resume/CV:  The University might also ask you for a CV or a resume, depending on the course you choose for professional experience. 

An applicant to a graduate program in Computer Engineering is expected to have a strong background in computer engineering and mathematics courses. This includes Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Probability and statistics in Mathematics. Applicants are expected to have taken the equivalent of the following UMBC courses:

  • CMSC 203: Discrete Structures

  • CMSC 313: Computer Organization & Assembly Languages

  • CMSC 331: Principles of Programming Languages

  • CMSC 341: Data Structures

  • CMSC 411: Computer Architecture

  • CMSC 421: Principles of Operating Systems

  • CMSC 441: Algorithm Design and Analysis

  • MATH 151: Calculus I

  • MATH 152: Calculus II

  • MATH 221: Introduction to Linear Algebra

  • At least one more advanced math course

  • AND, at least 1 course from the following list:

  • CMSC 435: Computer Graphics
  • CMSC 451: Automata Theory & Formal Languages
  • CMSC 455: Numerical Computations
  • CMSC 461: Database Management Systems
  • CMSC 471: Artificial Intelligence
  • CMSC 481: Computer Network
Q:   Does the University of Maryland Baltimore County waive the application fee?
A: 

Yes, the University of Maryland Baltimore County will waive the application fee for students who meet their critera at the time of the application. This includes the standout admission network and common application fee that the applicant paid. However this process will take 1 to 3 business days and those through common application fee will be processed in 7 to 10 business days. 

Q:   What are the requirements for the University of Maryland Baltimore County MS in Data science?
A: 

Below are the requirements for University of Maryland Baltimore County:

1.   Applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree in any subject with a minimum UG score of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 scale.

2.  Applicants with work experience is not compulsory. However, it demonstrates the applicant's programming and quantitative abilities that might be a substitute for meeting the requirements.

3.   Applicants prior coursework should include college-level math, statistics, and programming.

4.  GRE scores are not required for MS in Data Science

5.   If applicant don’t have prior courses relating to linear algebra, statistics, they must take online classes before joining to UMBC.

6.   Applicants must meet the ELP as mentioned below:

Exam

Score Required

Duolingo

Overall 80

IELTS

Minimum 6.5

PTE Academic

Minimum 53

Duolingo

115

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