UMBC is a selective public research university in the Baltimore-Washington corridor that attracts high-achieving graduate students in the sciences, engineering, human services and public policy. UMBC is in the top tier of research universities nationally; the Carnegie Foundation classifies UMBC as a Doctoral/ Research-Extensive university. Through its Meyerhoff Graduate Program, the university is recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and excellence in education. UMBC was recently recognized by the Today Show for its commitment to minority education. View the video. Our graduates go on to key research, academic, government, non-profit and industry positions.

UMBC's suburban campus is located among one of the greatest concentrations of commercial, cultural and scientific activity in the nation. The university is five minutes from BWI Airport, 15 minutes from downtown Baltimore and 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-3514
gradrsvp@umbc.edu