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Yes, UMBC accepts Duolingo for both and UG and PG courses. The minimum scores required in Duolingo as well as other ELP test scores are given below:

The application fee at UMBC varies as per the course levels. The UG and PG application fees are stated below:

• UG: USD 75 (Around INR 6,300)
• PG: USD 50 (Around INR 4,200)

The UG applications can be submitted via Common App, whereas, the applications for PG courses can be submitted via the graduate application form link.

The submission of GRE test score is an optional criterion for UMBC graduate applicants. This criterion may be applicable for some courses. Apart from the submission of the GRE score, make sure to submit the following documents along with the application:

• Academic transcripts
• Evidence of language proficiency
• Letters of Recommendation
• Goal statement
• Resume
• Any other additional document

According to a ranking body, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is ranked at #771-780 position in 2025 and #711-720 in the year 2024. As per another ranking publisher, the university is placed at 601-800th position in 2025, according to another top-ranking publisher. Furthermore, the Global University category rankings, the university has been placed at #289 position in 2024. Check the List of Top Universities & Colleges of US from here.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County ranks at #144 position in the national universities category ranking in 2025. For 2023-24 rankings, the university ranked at #133 postion in the National Universities category. Also, according to Shiksha popularity ranking, the university has received an overall rankings of #105 in the U.S. 

General merit-scholarships of UMBC do not require a separate application and students shall be automatically reviewed for the merit scholarship, provided the timely submission of the application. Incoming first-year students are advised to submit their admissions applications by the Early Action application deadline which was in Early Nov 2024. 

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County offers a range of General merit scholarships to international students. The scholarship amount range is USD 1,000 - USD 12,000. For these merit scholarships, a separate application is required and the applicants are automatically considered. The scholarship eligibility is given below:

• Cumulative averages
• SAT or ACT scores (if applicable)
• Individual grades
• High school programme grade

The UMBC MS in CS programme provided advanced instruction and training and research opportunities to prepare students for varied sectors such as Business, Industry, Academia, and Govt. Agencies. This programme reflects state-of-the-art knowledge in major theoretical and applied aspects of Computation. As per the data for UMBC academic year 2023-24, the tuition fee for out-of-state students is USD 25,146 and considering the living expenses, the total fee could be around USD 54,000.

According to unofficial sources, the most popular majors at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County are:

• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration and Social Service Professions
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Health Professions and Related Programs

At the UG level, there are 100+ majors offered by UMBC. These majors are offered in a variety of study fields such as:

• Business Management
• Arts
• Engineering
• Humanities
• Language & Communications
• Policy / Government
• Social Sciences
• Science & Math
• Technology / Computing