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Why Choose the UMB Graduate School?

Because We Work in Your Favor

Being a part of the UMB Graduate School community means you can count on a support system before, during, and after you complete your degree program, training, or research endeavor. 

A Mission and Vision That Matters

The mission of the UMB Graduate School is to empower scholars, practitioners, and researchers to become agents of innovation and leaders of change through distinctive, relevant, and rigorous education. The Graduate School aspires to be the global leader in health and biomedical graduate education and research by cultivating students who solve critical world problems.

Research Opportunities

PURSUE YOUR INTERESTS

In FY 2022, UMB investigators were awarded $654 million in research, service, and training awards. Through competitive proposals and negotiated agreements, faculty and students can pursue University-sponsored grants, awards, fellowships, and sponsored funds in collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and nonprofits.

Innovation Grants and Support

MAKE YOUR PITCH AT THE GRID

Get ready to make your pitch. The Grid is a partnership between the University of Maryland Ventures and the University of Maryland Graduate School that provides students, entrepreneurs, faculty, and staff a place where innovative health and social impact ideas come to life. 

Fellowships, Internships, and Professional Development

GET EXPERIENCE IN YOUR FIELD

Through fellowships, internships, and professional development opportunities with local, national, and international organizations, UMB Graduate School students can enhance their professional portfolio.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Do you have specific questions about program requirements, admissions procedures, financial aid, scholarships, and graduate assistantship opportunities? We are here to help you get the information you need.

Applying for a Graduate Assistant Position

Graduate assistants are employment-based appointments for students to secure financial support in exchange for their service. Students receive a stipend, tuition remission, and an institutional contribution toward the health insurance program available only to graduate assistants.

ACCREDITATION THAT COUNTS

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Middle States is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education accreditation. Every 10 years, UMB undergoes a reaffirmation of its accreditation. The process is an opportunity to strengthen the university through a comprehensive evaluation.

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