Baltimore-Washington Region

The Baltimore-Washington region is a hub of economic, political and educational resources – and UMBC is located at its heart. Our location – 15 minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and 45 minutes from Washington, DC – provides easy access to everything the area has to offer, including scholarly resources, entertainment and cultural activities, internships and career opportunities. Learn more about Baltimore’s thriving community of colleges and universities at Baltimore Collegetown Network.

The Shenandoah Valley mountains with their hiking trails and campsites, are two hours away. The beaches of Maryland and Delaware are a two-and-a-half hour drive. New York and Philadelphia are just as close, via Amtrak or bus.