University Maryland Baltimore County

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (often referred to as UMBC) is an American honors public research university, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, mostly in the community of Catonsville, Maryland. Established as a part of the University System of Maryland in 1966, the university specializes in the natural sciences and engineering, while also offering programs in the liberal arts. This University is not a satellite campus of the University of Maryland at College Park, but rather an independent university within the University System of Maryland.

UMBC offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in different areas of studies. There are 54 majors, 42 minors and 20 certificate offerings in its undergraduate program. UMBC’s Graduate School offers 33 master’s degree programs, 23 doctoral degree programs and 20 graduate certificate programs. The university is divided into three colleges, two schools, as well as its graduate school.

Courses Offered

• Bachelor’s Degree Programs
• Master’s Degree Programs
• Doctoral Degree Programs
• Certificate Degree Programs

Schools & Colleges

• The College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
• The College of Engineering and Information Technology
• The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• The Erickson School of Aging
• The School of Social Work
• Graduate School

Faculty

• Africana Studies
• American Studies
• Ancient Studies
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
• Dance
• Economics
• Education
• Emergency Health Services
• English
• Erickson School of Aging Studies
• Gender and Women’s Studies
• Geography and Environmental Systems
• History
• Honors College
• Information Systems
• Language, Literacy and Culture
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Media and Communication Studies
• Modern Languages and Linguistics
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Policy
• Social Work
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Theatre
• Visual Arts

Contact Details
University of Maryland,
Baltimore County,
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore,
MD 21250
410-455-1000
Official Website: http://www.umbc.edu/