What is UMBC ranked in the world?

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 nation – representing the top 5% of the U.S. institutions. UMBC has an annual research portfolio of about USD 144 million. Additionally, as per NSF, UMBC ranks among the country's Top 100 public universities in Federal research support, #15 in NASA funding and #30 in Federal funding for the Social Sciences.   

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:

According to Shiksha's rating, UMBC has been rated at 3.9. A few of the reviews of Indian students at UMBC are:

• There are career-focused programme with good opportunities
• Also, there are many Indian restaurants and grocery stores nearby UMBC that offers authentic food
• There are many cultural events and diverse range of clubs and organizations at UMBC. Open mic nights and movie screenings are held at the university's campus
• The faculty is quite good

The housing rates for UMBC for the academic session 2025-26 are given below:

Yes, the University of Amsterdam give a work permit to its international students. As long as students plan to continue their education the following semester, students are permitted to work 20 hours per week throughout the academic year and full-time during breaks. The quantity of curricular or elective practical training that can be used is not diminished by work permission with an international organization.
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