UMD offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through its various colleges and schools, including the A. James Clark School of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, College of Education, College of Information Studies, College of Journalism, College of Public Health, School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Public Policy, and School of Social Work, among others.
UMD is known for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, business, journalism, public policy, and the arts and humanities. It is also a leading research institution, with active research programs in areas such as cybersecurity, biotechnology, climate change, and social sciences. UMD has a diverse student population, with students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries, and offers a vibrant campus life with numerous student organizations, sports teams, and cultural events.
Notable alumni from the University of Maryland include Larry David (comedian and co-creator of Seinfeld), Sergey Brin (co-founder of Google), Jim Henson (creator of the Muppets), Connie Chung (journalist), Kevin Plank (founder of Under Armour), and Dominique Dawes (Olympic gymnast), among others.
University of Maryland Rankings
- #50 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2022
- #164 World University Ranking - QS 2023
- #104 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2023
- #57 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2023
- #55 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2023
University of Maryland Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (1 Courses) | 21 month | USD 60590 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) | 4 year | USD 31579 - USD 33272 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) | 1 year | USD 25272 |
| Management (2 Courses) | 4 year | USD 30700 - USD 31579 |
Admission Standards - Elite
| SAT | 1270/1480 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| Weighted GPA | 4.36 |
Applications Accepted - 51%
| Applications Due | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $75 |
University of Maryland English Proficiency Test Requirements
For admission to the University of Maryland, foreign students whose native tongue is not English must pass an English proficiency test. Conditional enrollments are also available for students who scored comparably lower on the exams.
Graduate students that fall under the category of Intensive English and English Bridge programmes have scores that fall below the norm. These students must sign up for intense and semi-intensive language courses at the Maryland Language Institute, respectively. The university's general English language requirements for graduate and undergraduate programmes are listed below.
| Tests | Required Scores |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 |
| TOEFL | 96 |
| Duolingo | 120 |
| PTE | 68 |