The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), established in 1966, is a public research university. The university has always believed in completing students' dreams and providing them with the best teaching practices. With the vision of growing and supporting each other as one family, UMBC never let its guard down. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The professors and staff members of UMBC put the joint efforts to solve every hurdle that comes in students' way. Every year 14,000 students choose UMBC as their second home from which nearly 900 students are from 70 different countries. UMBC has constructed the programs in such a manner that it includes practical knowledge as well as appropriate theoretical concepts. The university offers various graduate and undergraduate courses in different fields such as Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computers and Technology, and many more.
Campus Life
The quality of campus life is one of the significant assets that any university can give to their students. The huge 512-acres campus of UMBC has everything to offer to the students. The university library is fully loaded with millions of books, journals, and print media with a convenience issue-return policy; a wonderful delight for the bookworms! The on-campus accommodation is easily affordable and safe for international students. Additionally, there are various café and restaurants with a plethora of cuisines available. The recreational center gives personalized attention to the physical health of students. Three hundred and more student organizations work extensively to make the campus happy and fun by offering exciting on-campus activities. With the excellent transportation services to the nearby locations, the campus life at UMBC is nothing but the most cherishable dream.
Noted Alumni
Over the years, the University of Maryland Baltimore County has witnessed many outstanding personalities who achieved great heights in their respective careers. Some of the great alumni of UMBC are Tim Finin – author, conference organizer, winner of the 2009 IEEE Technical Achievement award. Ramachandra S. Hosmane – organic chemist with over 150 peer-reviewed research publications in international journals. Fred Worden – filmmaker involved in experimental cinema since the 1970s.
About Institution
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1000 Hilltop Cir Baltimore Maryland United States MD 21250
Founded
1966
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Public University
