UMBC is a dynamic public Research 1 (R1) university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors university, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation within an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines and civic engagement. Whatever your passion, at UMBC you’ll find a program that challenges and excites you, and a community that supports you.
UMBC offers over 100 majors and programs spanning the arts, engineering, information technology, humanities, sciences, pre-professional studies and social sciences - often crossing disciplines in creative ways to create exciting research opportunities. UMBC’s commitment to innovative teaching, relevant research and supportive community empowers and inspires inquisitive minds. As a student at UMBC, you will participate in the learning opportunities of a liberal arts college with the creative intensity of a leading research university.
