UMBC University of Maryland

Description University of Maryland, Baltimore County

• Founded: 1963
• Location: Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
• Age of students: from 17 years old
• Number of students: 13800 people
• Type of study: joint, blended
• Accommodation type: residence
• English language

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public university founded in Baltimore County in 1963. Since its foundation, it has positioned itself as an innovative educational center providing higher education in key areas.

Today, the university has the status of a research high school, which includes 12 institutes in various scientific areas - 9 of them are among the best across America. In 2017 alone, UMBC won several awards:

The university ranked 80th in the ranking of the most liberal colleges in America Baltimore County
According to Best Colleges, the university was ranked 159th among national higher schools.
For local students and international students, it offers 55 undergraduate programs, 41 master's programs and 24 doctoral education courses. The most demanded specialties among students:

• Biology
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Engineering
• Economy.

Accommodation, meals, prices at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Accommodation for UMBC students is organized in student residences on the campus of the university. Cozy rooms for 1-4 people are offered for accommodation, where there is everything necessary for everyone: a bed, a table, a wardrobe, etc.

The residences have common lounges with billiards, table tennis, TV, video games and board games. Also in the buildings there are heating and air conditioning systems, wireless Internet and cable TV are available. Students eat in the cafeteria on campus.

The campus occupies 500 acres in the area of the city of Baltimore, a half-hour drive from Washington. The main landmark is the Baltimore Business Center.

The UMBC campus has modern equipment and infrastructure, including all facilities for comfortable learning (there are more than 30 in total):

• Student residences
• Library
• Gallery
• sports arena
• Stadium for 4500 spectators
• Playing fields, running tracks
• Dining room
• Pool.

Enrollment dates, schedules, etc. fees
Additionally paid:

• Educational materials - $ 1500
• Accommodation and meals - from $ 16,000 / year
• Personal expenses (including transport) - $ 3000.

Requirements for admission to incoming students (entry requirements and extra fees) how to enter, what you need for admission
For admission to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, applicants must prepare the following package of documents:

• Certificate of Secondary Education
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (minimum scores: IELTS - 6.5 or TOEFL - 550)
• Candidate report card for 2-3 years
• Bachelor's degree (only for admission to the magistracy).