Yes, UMBC is a research university. It was designated a Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity – also known as Carnegie R1. This designation was recently re-confirmed in the most recent 2024/25 R1 Classification, placing this university among the top 187 research universities in the na
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Here is the estimated cost of living for the international students at UMBC for the academic year 2026-27:
Particulars | UG | PG |
|---|---|---|
Housing | USD 9,428 (Around INR 9 L) | USD 16,242 |
Food | USD 6,490 (Around INR 6.2 L) | USD 5,100 |
Books | USD 1,600 (Around INR 1.5 L) | USD 800 |
Transportation | USD 1,900 (Around INR 2 L) | USD 3,348 |
Other | USD 7,546 (Around INR 7.22 L) | USD 7,546 |
Direct loan fee | USD 142 (Around INR 13.5k) | USD 176 |
PLUS loan fee | USD 1,264 (Around INR 1.2 L) | USD 830 |
UMBC subject rankings as per U.S. News are given below for 2026-
- Chemical Engineering PG: #67
- Computer Engineering PG: #85
- Mechanical Engineering: #93
- Electrical Engineering PG: #112
Students can expect MS in Engineering Management of UMBC to be completed in 1.5 years - 2 years. The graduates of MS in Engineering Management can work with the companies like -
- Amazon
- Northrop Grumman
- Accenture
- Lockheed Martin
For admission to this course, a Bachelor's degree is required for admission t
Yes, as per the US News and World rankings 2026 (National University), George Mason University is ranked better than the University of Maryland Baltimore.
The table given below suggests that the GMU ranking has dropped from what it was in the last year but for University of Maryland Baltimore t
The annual on-campus housing rate at UMBC range between USD 6,500 – USD 9,670 (Around INR 5.54 L – INR 8.2 L). The residential prices vary as per the room type and the annual prices are listed below:
Community Style | Bedroom Type | Annual Price |
|---|---|---|
Residence hall | Triple & Quad Bedrooms | USD 6,512 |
Residence hall | Single & Double Bedrooms | USD 9,092 |
Residence hall | Converted Single Bedrooms (doubles treated as singles) | USD 9,582 |
Suite | Single & Double Bedrooms (Erickson & Harbor 8-Month) | USD 9,092 |
Suite | Single & Double Bedrooms (Harbor 9-Month Continuous) | USD 9,582 |
Apartment | 9-Month Continuous Single Bedrooms | USD 9,670 |
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