Welcome to UMBC:
A Global Community of Scholars
Discover endless opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with students and faculty from around the world.
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Academic Programs
Explore over 150 diverse undergraduate and graduate programs at UMBC, designed to provide a solid foundation for your academic and professional future.
Living at UMBC
Experience campus life at UMBC, where you’ll find safe, convenient housing and all the resources you need to live, learn, and grow.
Explore UMBC’s Campus
View our 360 degree tour to see our beautiful campus, and discover the vibrant community waiting for you at UMBC.
Recruitment Events
Join our recruitment events to learn more about UMBC, meet current students and faculty, and find out how we can support your academic journey.
Working at UMBC
Gain practical experience and connect with top employers through internships, co-ops, and on-campus opportunities designed to boost your career.
Ask a Student
Chat with our Global Ambassadors, current international students who are excited to share their experiences and answer all your questions about life at UMBC. You should find a popup window appearing on this page to get your chat started.
Undergraduate Students
Why UMBC?
At UMBC, international undergraduate students find a welcoming and inclusive environment where they can thrive academically and personally.
With over 150 innovative programs, a dedicated faculty recognized with prestigious awards, and strong student support services like the Center for Global Engagement, UMBC offers a personalized education to help you succeed.
Located near Baltimore and Washington, D.C., you’ll have access to valuable internships and cultural experiences to prepare you for a global career. At UMBC, your future begins with endless possibilities.
Undergraduate First-Year International Admissions
Apply to UMBC as a first-year student if you are earning or have earned a high school diploma and have not yet completed college-level coursework.
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
UMBC’s average tuition is 25% lower than the average of Washington, DC-area public universities. We offer a semester-based Monthly Payment Plan that enables you to pay tuition and fees, as well as university room and board on an installment basis.
Intensive English
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is for all who wish to improve their English language skills for personal, professional, or academic reasons.
Undergraduate Transfer International Admissions
If you have completed college coursework after high school, you can apply to UMBC as a transfer student and continue your studies in one of our diverse academic programs.
Scholarships
UMBC offers various merit-based scholarships, as well as additional financial support through work-study, athletic scholarships, and competitive Scholars Programs.
Graduate Students
Why UMBC?
At UMBC, international graduate students are part of a dynamic and diverse academic community, with 57% of our graduate students coming from around the world.
Our graduate programs offer a personalized, student-centered environment where you’ll benefit from cutting-edge research opportunities and faculty recognized with prestigious awards. Whether you’re pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D., UMBC provides a range of resources to support your academic success, including the English Language Institute for those needing additional language support.
Located near Baltimore and Washington, D.C., you’ll also have access to internships, research collaborations, and a global network to help launch your career.
Graduate International Admissions
Learn about the application process, requirements, and how to join our diverse and inclusive graduate community at UMBC as an international student.
Graduate Cost of Attendance
Explore the estimated costs for graduate students at UMBC, including tuition, fees, housing, and other living expenses, to help you plan your budget for the academic year.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships provide financial support, including a stipend, tuition remission, and benefits, to help you succeed while pursuing your graduate degree at UMBC.
Intensive English
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is for all who wish to improve their English language skills for personal, professional, or academic reasons.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Information For Exchange Students
As an exchange student at UMBC, you’ll join a vibrant academic community while maintaining your enrollment at your home institution.
Once nominated by your home university, you’ll receive specific instructions on how to apply for admission. During your time at UMBC, you’ll attend as a non-degree seeking student, with the opportunity to enroll in courses for which you’re academically qualified.
Intensive English
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is for all who wish to improve their English language skills for personal, professional, or academic reasons.
Summer and Winter Sessions
UMBC offers summer and winter courses for international students, with options for in-person, hybrid, or online classes. International students currently residing in the U.S. must provide necessary visa documentation to enroll in in-person or hybrid courses, while those outside the U.S. may take online courses without needing to travel.
International Student Resources
Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
OISS is dedicated to supporting UMBC’s international student and scholar community and helping them achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. The office offers a variety of programs and services to assist students and scholars in pursuit of their goals.
International Admissions
Apply to UMBC as an international first-year, transfer, or graduate student.
Global Ambassadors
Our Global Ambassadors are current international students who are excited to talk to you about all things UMBC! They have a wide variety of backgrounds, areas of study, and personal interests. Chat with someone using the popup at the corner of this page.
Other Resources for International or Non-English Speaking Students:
- Custom Group Programs are designed to help students, teachers, or professionals with immersion in U.S. culture.
- Scholarships for International Students
- Pathway Programs help students who need to improve their English skills get into UMBC.
UMBC is an institution that fosters community and diversity, and students can find support anywhere.
Our Work Makes an Impact
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Creating Queer Arab Joy
“This book is my love letter to my unnamed queer Palestinian ancestors. It is the knowing glance, playful wink, and double entendre between us,” Mejdulene Bernard Shomali, assistant professor of gender, women’s, and sexuality studies, says about her new book Between Banat: Queer Arab Critique and Transnational Arab Archives. “It is the ways we call…
Contact Us
Center for Global Engagement
Location
University Center (UC)
2nd Floor, Room 207
Hours
Available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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