Undergraduate admissions

Students who have completed their high school or secondary education and who have not yet begun studies at the university level should apply to UMBC for first-year admission.

Students currently on an F-1 visa or planning to apply for an F-1 student visa to attend UMBC should complete all of the following steps:

Step 1:

1. Complete your application online
2. Submit additional documents including test results
3. Receive admission decision
4. Accept your admission

Step 2:

1. Request your I-20
2. Pay SEVIS fee
3. Schedule your visa interview

Step 3:

1. Arrive on campus (or meet online)
2. Attend international orientation
3. Register for classes

All non-native English speakers must electronically submit their official English proficiency test results to UMBC. Scores recommended for admission are:

	Scores
Duolingo English proficiency test	105
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.5
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Section)	500

Fall semester application deadlines: first-year students

• Early Action: November 1
• Regular Deadline: February 1
• Scholarship Retriever (Priority): June 1

Applications received after the above deadlines will be reviewed on a space available basis. If you are interested in applying for Spring semester, contact us.

Graduate admissions

Most of our graduate programs have a January 1st deadline for international applications to the Fall semester, but be aware that the deadlines and requirements for admission vary by program.

Select your program of interest or send an email to our Graduate Admissions team at gradschool@umbc.edu. We will be happy to help you with your application and confirm deadlines.

Step 1:

1. Complete your application online
2. Submit additional documents including test results
3. Department recommendation (up to 12 weeks)
4. Final decision
5. Receive your admit letter by email
6. Accept your admission

Step 2:

1. Request your I-20
2. Pay SEVIS fee
3. Schedule your visa interview

Step 3:

1. Register for classes
2. Arrive on campus (or meet online)
3. Attend international orientation

Tuition

For specific tuition fees, please check the programs pages.