University of Maryland, Baltimore County College Portrait

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.

For the third year in a row, UMBC tops the U.S. News rankingof national universities everyone should be watching – a designation recognizing that we consistently find new ways to improve students’ educational experiences. That approach builds on a long-standing commitment to combine outstanding research and undergraduate teaching.

U.S. News also ranks UMBC fourth on a list of the top national universities“where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.” UMBC is tied with Yale University and ranks just ahead of Brown and Stanford universities.

Those who know UMBC love UMBC. Our campus is full of students and faculty who constantly push their limits. Research, creativity and collaboration can be found within and between disciplines. And with more than 200 student clubs and organizations, at UMBC you can explore all of your interests—and discover new ones. Learning takes place in many different ways and in a variety of settings. Students discover an environment with a strong undergraduate liberal arts and sciences focus. A medium-sized public research university, UMBC provides students with opportunities to get hands-on research experience working with professors at the top of their fields. The university's academic reputation and industry partnerships help to place students in promising careers and leading graduate programs. UMBC is more than a collection of majors, courses and activities that lead to a degree; it is a group of people who make real contributions. UMBC is a place where you can find something new every day. It is a community that welcomes your talents, ideas and individuality.