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At UMBC, there’s a place for every student to feel at home. From our collaborative research labs and dance and theatre venues to our new athletics center, we have a place for you to explore your passions and find your people. Plus, our two campuses are conveniently located right between Baltimore and Washington, giving students access to exciting internships, arts, culture, and more.

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STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

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Haleemat Adekoya UMBC / Undergraduate, Political Science / Baltimore County

I'm a firm believer that it's important to romanticize your city, especially Baltimore City because it's home. And there's no place like home. It's colorful, lively, noisy, but adventurous and it's filled with love and made with love.”

Haleemat Adekoya
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UMBC / Undergraduate, Political Science / Baltimore County

Haleemat Adekoya - Undergraduate, Political Science, Baltimore County

Follow Haleemat to eclectic food halls, historic markets, and craft culinary shops, Baltimore’s food scene offers a plate for every palette!

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FAVORITES AROUND UMBC

EAT

EAT

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Find Something To Munch On

From new twists on Chesapeake Bay classics to locally sourced Black-owned vegan cuisine, dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired. In every neighborhood, you can find affordable menus that are both mouth-watering and photo-worthy. 

PLAY

PLAY

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Spend The Day Out And About

Whether you’re an amateur naturalist, sports fanatic, art enthusiast, or cultural aficionado, you’ll find countless ways to indulge your passion for the great outdoors, sports, art, and entertainment in and around Baltimore. 

SHOP

SHOP

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Discover New Finds And Treasures

Everything you need plus things you didn’t know you’d love - from thrift store treasures to high-end malls. Baltimore offers great shopping year-round, with unique browsing experiences in one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. 

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

Home to 120,000 students, Baltimore is a vibrant, energetic college town with big city amenities and small town charm. This is where talents are honed, careers are launched, and people and ideas come together. Explore the opportunities Baltimore Collegetown has to offer. 

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OUR PLACE IN COLLEGETOWN

Students come here with the why that drives them and UMBC gives them the how to succeed, through intentional faculty mentorship, robust student support services, and a community eager to learn together. Our alumni go on to succeed in almost every arena, breaking barriers and opening doors to fellow Retrievers in science, technology, the arts and humanities, and beyond.

Inclusive Culture

UMBC welcomes inquisitive minds from all backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from ideas and ideals as we strive to redefine excellence in higher education.

Civic Engagement

At UMBC, we believe that students can generate the power to shape their world, working together to co-create healthy communities and tackle challenges together.

Undergraduate Research

Research enhances our students’ readiness for graduate school and careers and spark a student’s lifelong interest in interdisciplinary learning.

FINDING YOUR PLACE IN COLLEGETOWN

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