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a year ago
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UMBC is ranked in the Top 4% of Universities in the world. It is a national and global leader in education, research, affordability, and community engagement. In the US-specific rankings, this university ranks at #144 position in the 2025 rankings. UMBC is a dynamic R1 public research university integrating teaching, research, and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. Also, note that 91% - 92% of the degree recipients are employed and / or pursuing further education within 6 months of graduation.
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The University of Maryland Baltimore County is an honors university and is classified as an R1 research university. Meaning, the university is placed into the category of doctoral universities with very high research activity, known as R1. In other words, the university’s classification as an R1 university with comprehensive doctoral programs reflects the strength and diversity of UMBC’s research portfolio.
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a year ago
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UMBC MS in CS international students are required to have a GRE score. Other pre-requisites for admission to this programme are:
- An undergraduate degree
- A strong background in Computer and Mathematics course
- Academic transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- TOEFL score
Check details about MS in CS in USA from here.
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A 93% of UMBC degree recipients are employed and / or pursuing further education with 6 months of graduation. The Class of 2023 graduates are hired by more than 1,240 organizations. The top employers include Amazon, Apple, Deloitte, EY, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, AstraZeneca, etc. Also, 62% of the graduates are pursuing Master’s degrees and 26% are pursuing Doctoral degrees. The employment sectors are given below:
Particulars | Percentage |
|---|---|
For-Profit Company | 69% |
Govt. | 12% |
Non- Profit Organization | 8% |
Higher Education | 7% |
K-12 Education | 4% |
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MS in Information Systems course at UMBC is a STEM-designated program. For a full-time student, the degree completion will take 1.5 – 2 years.
GRE score is not required for admission to this program. A bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA is required. Benefits of studying this course are-
- Fully accredited
- Could be completed in just 2 years
- Assigned faculty advisor upon completion
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a year ago
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UMBC is a safe campus. However, Residential Life Staff works with UMBC Police and other campus offices to reduce the risk to personal safety and security. In case of emergency, students can feel free to contact UMBC Police. The university's policy department publishes in the form of films, materials, bulletins, crime alert posters, etc to make students aware. Students can also sign up for UMBC Emergency Text Alerts and beamSmart App. Shiksha has rated this university 3.6 for Safety.
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a year ago
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The decision to study at UMBC or other at-par universities like ASU or University at Buffalo depends on various factors like tuition fee, courses offered, faculty, etc. But, the final choice is dependent on students. Here is a comparison of these 3 universities:
| University | ASU | UMBC | University at Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World Rankings | 200 | 771-780 | 466 |
| No. of courses offered | 800+ | 150+ | 250+ |
| Popular courses | MBA, LLM | MSC in CS, MBA | MS, LLM |
| Annual tuition fee | INR 7 L - INR 57.3 L | INR 10.2 L - INR 36 L | INR 8.2 L - INR 32 L |
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a year ago
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As per Shiksha Study Abroad, the overall rating given to UMBC is 3.9. Some of the components that have been given good ratings are Value for Money (4.0), Quality of Faculty (4.4), Internships (4.1), etc. A few of the student reviews are given below:
- Multiple course options and post-study job options
- Excellent faculty and educational opportunities
- Great for MS in CS with great value for money
Apart from these, there are 270+ student organizations at UMBC, which allow students to pursue something outside of their studies
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a year ago
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Here is a list of some of the people who studied at UMBC:
Names | Designation |
|---|---|
Kathleen Turner | Actress |
Duff Goldman | Businessman, Chef, TV Personality, and Writer |
Jerome Adams | Surgeon General of the US |
Scott Seiss | Actor & Comedian |
Johnathon Schaech | Actor |
Steven Fischer | Fimmaker |
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a year ago
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Students can get involved with any one of the in 260+ student clubs and organizations or take part in the athletic teams of UMBC.
- A career center, 24/7 study spaces, and academic support
- The state-of-the-art fitness center that includes a gym, multi-purpose recreation courts, a cycling studio etc.
- Doctor services, counselling, and prayer spaces
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