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Academics at UMBC

We offer 100+ majors, minors, and certificate programs from the arts and engineering to pre-professional studies and social sciences.

Explore Every Angle At UMBC

Whatever your area of academic interest, our programs and innovative teaching will prepare you for life…and a promising career.

Colleges, Schools, and Departments

UMBC is divided into three colleges and three schools, as well as the UMBC Graduate School.

Schedule of Classes

Browse the public schedule of classes, along with information about academic policies, degree requirements, academic programs and resources.

Scholars Programs and Honors College

Join a close-knit community of scholars and programs dedicated to helping you define your future through innovative approaches to study, mentorship, and support.

Summer and Winter Sessions

UMBC summer and winter sessions offer courses in condensed flexible formats, including hybrid, online, and in-person classes.

Professional Programs

Jump-start your career with an applied Master's degree or Certificate from UMBC. Programs available in Technology, Engineering, Education & Training.

UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove

Academic Programs at UMBC’s Shady Grove campus in Rockville, MD continue to expand and welcome students transferring in from other institutions.

2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Award for Most Innovative
2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Award for Undergraduate Teaching
2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Award for Best National Universities
2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Award for Best National Public Universities
2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Award for Best Value Schools

Academic Success in the Classroom

With the right tools, all students have the ability to flourish. We’re here to connect you with what you need to keep your academic progress on track.

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100+

Majors & Programs

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

86%

Classes with less than 50 Students

Top 150

Federal research funding

#48

Global ranking for faculty research

Connect with Top Employers

You’ll have access to internships with top employers–the kind of experiences that lead our alumni to high-impact careers.

Top employers like Discovery Communications, Google, GE, IBM, Hopkins, the National Aquarium, Nielsen, NSA, Under Armour hire UMBC Grads.
UMBC Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School. Photo by Marlayna Demond '11 for UMBC.

Middle and High School Opportunities

Learners of all ages and backgrounds can access community programing to build connections through explorations, discovery and smart fun.

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