UMBC Graduate Admissions - University Of Maryland, Baltimore County Graduate School Claim Your Future Find a path that works for you. Prospective Students Claim your future and start your application today for one of our 80+ master’s, Ph.D., non-degree, or certificate programs. Explore Programs & Degrees International Applicants International students are welcome here! Applicants may need additional documents including an English proficiency score and an I-20. Check out our International admission requirements and start your application today. International Applicant Info New Students Congratulations and welcome to UMBC! There are a few important first steps that will make your transition to UMBC as easy as possible. New Student Checklist Undergraduates & Alumni Thank you for being part of #RetrieverNation! We want to celebrate our alumni with a $1,000 scholarship and an application fee waiver code. Learn more and start your application today. Undergraduate & Alumni Info Accelerated Program Get ahead! Our accelerated program is for current UMBC undergraduates who wish to double count credits towards both their bachelor’s degree and a certificate or master’s degree. Accelerated Program Info Post-Traditional Applicants 60 & Older Military Non-degree Inter-Institutional Enrollment Current Students, Faculty & Staff → Over 80 Graduate Degree Programs Flexible, affordable, and supportive. Explore Programs Admissions Requirements Fund Your Education Request More Information Contact Information Our Conveniently Located Campus Nestled between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., UMBC’s beautiful campus is perfectly situated to help you explore your passions. World-class museums, restaurants, and performance halls are just around the corner. UMBC is… 4 miles from BWI Airport 15 minutes from Downtown Baltimore 35 minutes from Downtown Washington, D.C. 3 hours from New York City Plan Your Visit to UMBC Invest In Your Future $144M UMBC’s average annual research portfolio Explore Graduate Research We give you the best of what private institutions might offer: Highly respected professors and world-class research opportunities, without the hefty price tag. Flexible programs to help you advance your career alongside your busy schedule as a working professional. Learn more about Scholarships & Funding Our Student Community Graduate Assistantships Graduate Assistants (GAs) are graduate students pursuing an education while at the same time getting great experience as research or teaching assistants, or working in an administrative capacity on campus. GAs at UMBC are able to fund a significant part of their education through their assistantship. Graduate Student Ethnicity Breakdown The UMBC community is proud of our culture of inclusion, ingenuity, and innovation. UMBC is committed to diversity and takes great pride in being recognized as one of the nation’s most diverse universities. Our Student Community Graduate students comprise a significant portion of our student body. For the Fall 2024 semester, the Graduate School enrolled 828 students. Of our total of 3,161 students, 50% were international students, 47% were women, and 25% were minorities. View Our Latest Student Stats 95% 95% of 2020 Grads have found employment or further education 96% 96% of 2021 Grads reported landing jobs directly in their field of study 40 Departments supported by renowned faculty and staff 3000+ Currently enrolled graduate students Making an Impact UMBC ascends to the nation’s highest level as a research university Feb 2, 2022 U.S. News names UMBC graduate programs among the nation’s best Mar 29, 2022 NSF awards $10M to UMBC to expand successful initiative developing underrepresented postdocs in STEM Aug 5, 2022 Four UMBC students receive Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research, tying prior record Apr 8, 2022 UMBC’s Graduate School Office Mailing Address UMBC Graduate School 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD, 21250 Phone Number Available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537 or Contact a Staff Member Request Help Our help ticket system is available to you 24 hours a day. Email Us Your Question Follow UMBC Grad © UMBC: A University System of Maryland Member Institution Accreditation Equal Opportunity Title IX Web Accessibility Consumer Information Search UMBC.edu