University of Maryland, Baltimore

According to the Times Higher Education rankings 2023, University of Maryland Baltimore County is ranked between 601-800. The comparative rankings between University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland and New Jersey Institute of Technology are given as follows:

University of Maryland Baltimore County is known for the following:

• The Times Higher Education has recognised the university as one of the top universities in the US and in the world.
• The University has become a global leader in social and economic impact around the world.
• UMBC is also a national and global leader in education, research, affordability and community engagement.
• 91% of degree recipients are employed and/or pursuing further education within 6 months of graduation.

International students are ineligible for Federal Student Aid and institutional need-based financial aid. However, international students may be considered for scholarships and assistantships.

The Scholarship Retriever is available to all UMBC students and allows students to submit a general scholarship application to be considered for additional opportunities available at UMBC.

UMBC also participates in the #YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program, pledging to offer scholarships for international students to study in the U.S.

Around 72% of the graduates found employment in Maryland after graduating from the University of Maryland Baltimore. Geographically, the graduates of class of 2021 of University of Maryland Baltimore were employed in 38 US states and across 10 international locations.  

Most of the programmes at UMBC require the aptitude test scores for GRE (Graduate Record Examination) which includes the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections. University of Maryland Baltimore Country has some examinations that also require GRE advanced scores or other standardized scores. GRE scores can also be waived for students only in certain situations where the university will permit. Students can contact the Graduate Programme Coordinator to enquire whether their programme is eligible for a GRE waiver.