The Graduate School at UMBC University of Maryland, Baltimore County

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is just 10 minutes from Baltimore and 30 minutes from Washington DC

UMBC Fast Facts: Part of the University System of Maryland National Ranking: # master’s degrees with an engineering and science focus Total 11,500 students with 2,700 graduate students from 100 countries GPA requirement 3.0+ (with flexibility), TOEFL 80/ IELTS 6.5 Tuition & fees from $16,905 per year, assistantships available* Intakes for Fall & Spring *Tuition & Fees are estimates and subject to change by academic year

Rankings Details: Part of the University System of Maryland, UMBC is a public research university ranked #156 by US News & World Report Ranked as a Doctoral/Research University (High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Foundation UMBC Faculty are recipients of honors such as Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowship, NSF Career Awards and NASA’s 2012 Distinguished Public Service Medal UMBC is listed among the nation’s “Top 100 Public Universities,” according to Kiplinger’s list of Best Values in Public Colleges UMBC is one of just eight US universities listed among “100 International Universities under 50,” as compiled by Times Higher Education in the UK

Rankings Details (cont.) : UMBC ranks fourth among U.S. research universities in the production of IT degrees and certificates, according to U.S. Department of Education data. The data also shows UMBC ranking #21 in MS, and #31 in PhD IT degree production US News & World Report ranks UMBC’s Computer Science and Electrical Engineering within the top 100 schools in the country while the US News & World Report for Global Universities ranks UMBC at #90 for Geosciences

Student Life and Housing: * Does not include meals As of 2015 there is a total of 1,042 international students on UMBC’s campus (599 enrolled in graduate programs) UMBC’s location offers students a traditional campus feel but with downtown Baltimore and Washington, D.C. both nearby, there is never a shortage of things to do. UMBC’s Office of Student Life offers opportunities to get involved through Student Organizations, Civic Engagement and Leadership Groups, On-campus Activities, Fraternities and Sororities. The Mosaic Center celebrates UMBC’s diverse campus through Culture and Diversity clubs as well as an Interfaith Center Both on-campus and off-campus housing available for graduate students. Steps from The Commons- on campus hang out and eatery as well as the “Baltimore Beltway” for public transportation into Baltimore Off-campus apartments available through partner housing communities with shuttle bus assistance On-campus available, pricing ranges by floor plan from $9,936- $11,232/year*

Engineering & Information Technology Programs of Study: Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., P.B.C.) Computer Engineering (Ph.D., M.S.) Computer Science (Ph.D., M.S.) Cybersecurity (M.P.S., P.B.C.) Electrical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S.) Engineering Management (M.S., P.B.C.) Environmental Engineering (Ph.D., M.S.) Geographic Information Systems (M.P.S., P.B.C.) Health Information Technology (M.P.S.) Human-Centered Computing (Ph.D., M.S.) Information Systems (Ph.D., M.S.) Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S., P.B.C.) Systems Engineering (M.S., P.B.C.)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics Programs of Study: Applied Mathematics (Ph.D., M.S.) Applied Molecular Biology (M.S.) Atmospheric Physics (Ph.D., M.S.) Biochemistry (Ph.D.) Biological Sciences (Ph.D., M.S.) Biotechnology (M.P.S.) Chemistry (Ph.D., M.S.) Marine-Estuarine Environmental Sciences (Ph.D., M.S.) Molecular & Cell Biology (Ph.D.) Neurosciences & Cognitive Sciences (Ph.D.) Physics (Ph.D., M.S.) Statistics (Ph.D., M.S.)

Social Sciences & Education Applied Sociology (M.A., P.B.C) Economic Policy Analysis (M.A.) Education (M.A.T., M.A.E., P.B.C.) Emergency Health Services (M.S., P.B.C.) Geography & Environmental Systems (Ph.D., M.S.) Gerontology (Ph.D.) Instructional Systems Development (M.A., P.B.C) Management of Aging Services (M.A.) Psychology, Applied Developmental (Ph.D.) Psychology, Human Services (Ph.D.) Psychology, Industrial & Organizational (Ph.D.) Public Policy (Ph.D., M.P.P.) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A., P.B.C.)

Humanities & Arts Historical Studies (M.A.) Intercultural Communication (M.A.) Intermedia & Digital Arts (M.F.A) Language, Literacy & Culture (Ph.D.) Text, Technology & Literature (M.A.)

Tuition and Fees*: Tuition & fees from $16,905 per year, assistantships available The total tuition for an entire program depends on the number of credits each program requires for completion Example: M.S. in Computer Engineering Tuition: $997/credit Fees: $130/credit Number of credit hours in order to complete program: between 30 and 33 Cost of entire program without fees: between $29,910 and $32,901 Cost of entire program with fees: between $33,110 and $37,191 *Tuition & Fees are estimates and subject to change by academic year

English Language Institute at UMBC: Academic English Program- for students conditionally admitted to UMBC* Three intakes per year (January, May & August) Semesters last 15 weeks Students may complete a level in one semester Tuition & Fees $100 application fee- covers cost of I-20 shipping $4,600/15 week semester; $3,450/8 week summer intensive Application Process Apply first to UMBC for conditional admit- if granted student will be encouraged to apply to ELI Student can submit English Language Proficiency scores but will be placed in appropriate level once ELI test is completed upon arrival Full admission to UMBC Graduate program is program dependent Central Campus Location & On-Campus Housing Available * Intensive English Program available with 5 intake dates/year

Graduate Assistantships May Be Available: Graduate Assistantships provide opportunities for international students to work closely with faculty members and undergraduate students in teaching, research, or administrative environments Skills learned in graduate assistantships prepare students not only for the academy, but also for corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations Graduate assistantships also provide graduate students with the financial resources: stipend, tuition remission, and benefits

Admissions Requirements: $50 Application Fee The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or “B” average when applying Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation TOEFL 80/ IELTS 6.5 GREs are required by most programs but not all At least 3 Letters of Recommendation are required for most programs

Popular Program Quick Guide to Admissions Requirements: Computer Engineering: GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.5, GREs (request waiver if GPA is 3.5+), Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation Computer Science: GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.5, GREs, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation Cybersecurity: GPA 3.0, IELTS 7.5, GREs (min score 360), Statement of Purpose Information Systems: GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.5, NO GREs, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation Mechanical Engineering: GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.5, NO GREs, Undergraduate Degree in Engineering strongly recommended Biological Sciences: GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.5, GREs, Strong Undergraduate training in Science and Chemistry, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation

Statistics: GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.5, GREs (min 85th percentile), Statement of Purpose Human-Centered Computing: GPA 3.0, ILETS 6.5, NO GREs, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation Health Information Technology: GPA 3.0, IELTS 7.5, GREs, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation Engineering Management: GPA 3.0, ILETS 7.5, GREs, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, CV Popular Program Quick Guide to Admissions Requirements (cont.) :

Cybersecurity Engineering Management Geographic Information Systems Health Information Technology Systems Engineering Biotechnology Programs Still Accepting Applications for Fall 2016: Department Chairs for above programs are still willing to review applications for Fall 2016 but please note: This is subject to change Applications must be submitted as soon as possible and before June 1

Come Join Us at UMBC Nationally ranked university focused on Engineering and Science Faculty recipients of Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowship Located close to both Baltimore and Washington D.C. Very reasonable tuition price points For more information on the graduate programs, please go to