University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, United States

Overview

Control Type: Public

Based in College Park, United States, University of Maryland-College Park is a public university that functions as a higher-education provider within the United States.

Programmes at University of Maryland-College Park cover multiple qualification levels, structured through its academic units. The institution administers an extensive programme catalogue across its academic units.

Student enrolment at University of Maryland-College Park reaches 30,760 students. The institutional environment is shaped by its campus environment, where students, faculty, and support staff interact daily.

Location & Contact

Find University of Maryland-College Park on the map and reach the right office through the contact channels listed below. Use these for general enquiries; specific departments often run their own contact pages.

Academic Details

The numbers below cover the academic side of University of Maryland-College Park. Academic calendar conventions vary — semester, trimester, or quarter systems each carry different teaching rhythms.

Total Students: 30,760

Programs Offered

Find a programme at University of Maryland-College Park by filter, or browse by degree level. Online and on-campus delivery modes differ in tuition, time commitment, and credential recognition — confirm which mode each programme runs in.

Bachelor's Degree

99 programmes

There are 99 programmes to choose from at University of Maryland-College Park for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.

Agriculture, General Agriculture
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Agriculture
Animal Sciences Agriculture
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Plant Sciences Agriculture
Soil Sciences Agriculture
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Agriculture
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Forestry Forestry & Natural Resources
Architecture Architecture
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning Landscape Architecture
Interior Architecture Architecture
Landscape Architecture Urban Planning
Architectural Sciences and Technology Architecture
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Journalism Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Information Science/Studies Information Systems & Technology
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Computer Software and Media Applications Digital Media & Game Development
Education, General Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Engineering, General General Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Agricultural Engineering General Engineering
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Biological/Biosystems Engineering General Engineering
Engineering, Other General Engineering
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Family & Consumer Science
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Family & Consumer Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Housing and Human Environments Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Apparel and Textiles Family & Consumer Science
Non-Professional Legal Studies Law
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Ecology & Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Sustainability Studies Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Religion/Religious Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Sciences, General Natural Sciences
Astronomy and Astrophysics Physics & Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Climate Studies & Meteorology
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Psychology, General Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Criminology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Geography and Cartography Geography
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Dance Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy
Public Health Public Health
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Finance and Financial Management Services Finance, Banking & Insurance
International Business International Business
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Operations Management
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
Real Estate Business Administration
History History

Master's Degree

96 programmes

There are 96 programmes to choose from at University of Maryland-College Park for graduates, aimed at advanced expertise, a career change, or a stepping stone toward doctoral research.

Agriculture, General Agriculture
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Animal Sciences Agriculture
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Plant Sciences Agriculture
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy Forestry & Natural Resources
Architecture Architecture
Landscape Architecture Urban Planning
Architectural Sciences and Technology Architecture
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Journalism Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Computer Programming Computer Sciences
Information Science/Studies Information Systems & Technology
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Education, General Education & Teaching
Curriculum and Instruction Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Education & Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Engineering, General General Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Agricultural Engineering General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering General Engineering
Systems Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Engineering, Other General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Apparel and Textiles Family & Consumer Science
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Library Science and Administration Library Science
Library Science, Other Library Science
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations Military Science
Biological and Physical Sciences Liberal Arts
Human Computer Interaction Liberal Arts
Sustainability Studies Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Astronomy and Astrophysics Physics & Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Climate Studies & Meteorology
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Psychology, General Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Criminology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Geography and Cartography Geography
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs Urban Planning
Dance Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Counselling & Psychotherapy
Public Health Public Health
Business/Commerce, General Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Finance and Financial Management Services Finance, Banking & Insurance
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Operations Management
History History

Doctorate

70 programmes

At the highest level, University of Maryland-College Park runs 70 programmes. These doctoral programmes are built around a sustained research project rather than taught coursework.

Agriculture, General Agriculture
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Animal Sciences Agriculture
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Plant Sciences Agriculture
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning Landscape Architecture
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Journalism Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Information Science/Studies Information Systems & Technology
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Curriculum and Instruction Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Agricultural Engineering General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering General Engineering
Engineering, Other General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Library Science and Administration Library Science
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Zoology/Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Pharmacology and Toxicology Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Ecology & Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Biological and Physical Sciences Liberal Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Astronomy and Astrophysics Physics & Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Climate Studies & Meteorology
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Psychology, General Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Criminology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Geography and Cartography Geography
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy
Public Health Public Health
Business/Commerce, General Business Administration
History History

Professional Doctorate

2 programmes

At the highest level, University of Maryland-College Park runs 2 programmes. These doctoral programmes are built around a sustained research project rather than taught coursework.

Veterinary Medicine Agriculture
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

35 programmes

This group collects University of Maryland-College Park's 35 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.

Agriculture, General Agriculture
Agriculture, General Agriculture
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Agriculture
Architecture Architecture
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Curriculum and Instruction Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational/Instructional Media Design Education & Teaching
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Education & Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Engineering, General General Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Museology/Museum Studies Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Sciences, General Social & Cultural Studies
Demography Social & Cultural Studies
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy
Public Health Public Health
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration

How to apply to University of Maryland-College Park

A practical five-step guide to applying to University of Maryland-College Park, from programme research through submission and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Maryland-College Park runs 302 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Before applying to University of Maryland-College Park, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for United States.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Maryland-College Park's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.umd.edu). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Maryland-College Park

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What city is University of Maryland-College Park in?

University of Maryland-College Park operates from College Park, United States.

Is University of Maryland-College Park a public or private institution?

University of Maryland-College Park operates as a public institution.

How big is University of Maryland-College Park's student body?

University of Maryland-College Park serves approximately 30,760 students.

What is University of Maryland-College Park's official website?

The institution's website is www.umd.edu.

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