You probably know something about Baltimore's social attractions, but if you want to learn more, see our pages on student life and on Baltimore . What you may not know is that the metropolitan Baltimore area offers fantastic opportunities for studying and addressing serious issues like educational quality, substance abuse, health care, and criminal justice. UMBC is 30 minutes from the state capital, and even closer to the headquarters of many state agencies. Maryland is a diverse state with an active and innovative government. It faces important and fascinating problems, including how to protect the world-treasure Chesapeake Bay.
Many UMBC students enjoy internships in Washington for a semester or longer.
We like our size. UMBC is large enough to offer lots of academic programs, but small enough for individual attention. Faculty are strongly committed to teaching. Classes at UMBC are enriched by the research expertise of professors. Many Social Sciences faculty have won prestigious research fellowships and awards, and consult for public and non-profit organizations.