A vibrant experience inside and outside the classroom
Located on 500 acres within the beautiful community of Catonsville just outside Baltimore.
Explore our residence halls
“Living on campus is really convenient. It’s easy to get to class or the dining hall. There’s a health center nearby, so if you get sick it’s easy to find treatment. Even without a car, the campus is conveniently located for traveling to Washington, DC, or New York.”
- Kento Uchida, B.S. '23, information systems, Japan
Off-campus housing that suits your needs
UMBC transit
Safe, reliable, responsive shuttle and charter bus services are available to meet the transportation needs of our community. Shuttle routes cover residential communities near campus as well as shopping areas surrounding UMBC.
Health and well-being
The university experience is more than test scores and accolades. It is also about personal discovery and growth. At UMBC, we are committed to providing you with a successful journey, and that includes offering physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being resources for whenever you need them.
Beyond the classroom
Explore Baltimore, Washington, DC, and the US
Engage with the surrounding communities to make positive societal impact.
Visit the nation’s capital, beloved museums, and parks. Go for a boat ride, experience local gastronomy, and travel anywhere you want to explore!
We are just…
4 miles or 6 km from Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
15 minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
45 minutes from Washington, DC
3 hours from New York City