History
And for more than 65 years, UMUC has provided educational opportunities to students around the world, earning the university a global reputation for excellence.
Education
When we say we're a state university with a global campus, we mean it. UMGC is a member of the University System of Maryland, and we've earned a worldwide reputation for academic excellence. We offer online courses that you can access anywhere, and we have more than 170 classroom and service locations.
Career
UMUC is not just a great place to learn. It's also a great place to work. The university offers an array of career options, along with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Explore the broad range of faculty and staff positions and become a member of the UMUC community.
Student services
- We offer a variety of student services to ensure our students get the support they need, whether they're studying online or on-site.
- Our broad range of support services include access to the University System of Maryland library system, 24-hour tech support, online writing feedback, academic and career advising, and job search assistance.
Campus life
We offer online and hybrid courses. Choose from 90+ programs and specializations.
Sports facilities
- Recreational activities are great for the mind and for building camaraderie. University of Maryland Global Campus's Office of Diversity and Equity is proud to organize team activities that allow the university's staff, alumni, students, faculty, and friends to get fresh air and exercise and to interact with one another beyond the academic setting.
- Most activities take place near UMGC Headquarters in Adelphi, Maryland. If you don't live in the local area, you can return here to get the latest stats and news about our teams.
Accreditation
University of Maryland University College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
University of Maryland Global Campus Overview
University of Maryland Global Campus Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % United States
Top % Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
67
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 50 places compared to 2016
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
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| 132 | 117 | 67 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
University of Maryland Global Campus Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Maryland City City
University of Maryland Global Campus Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 25 reviews
- 5 Star 12 Reviews
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 4 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Student Diversity 4.8
- Career Development 4.6
Legal right
It has a large campus and a solid curriculum. It's an inclusive and innovative university that offers students great opportunities through international exchanges and showcases the regional culture. I highly recommend it.
Business Administration
The University of Magdalena is undoubtedly the best university in the country. It has highly qualified professors who teach extremely well, but above all, they are kind and pleasant people. It offers a wide variety of learning methodologies, events, support for student projects, and more. For this reason and many others, I would recommend anyone who has the opportunity to take the opportunity to experience the wonderful experience of attending this university.
Diverse and Fulfilling
UMGC offered me the exact program I needed to move forward with my goals for higher education. It also reignited my passion for multicultural studies, which was the sole reason for seeking out this degree program. I am happy with the education I have received and if I could recommend any university to anyone, it would be this one.
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Student Teacher InteractionHow helpful were your teachers?
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Student DiversityHow diverse was the atmosphere at your university?
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Career DevelopmentDid the university provide support for your career development?