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Gunjan Thapa
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UMBC acceptance rate is around 74%, whereas, the University of Maryland, College Park acceptance rate is around 45%. This indicates that University of Maryland, College Park is more selective. However, both the universities are reputable. Both universities excel in academics. UMD is known for the study fields like Business, Engineering, Journalism, among others. On the other hand, UMBC is known for the study fields like Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, etc.
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Rupali Singh
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To get into UMBC Masters of Professional Studies in Data Science, the applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in any subject. In the UG degree, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students without previous post-secondary education in Statistics, Calculus, or Basic Programming should take these courses at a university or community college before submitting an application.· GRE scores are not required· English language proficiency scores are required· Official transcripts from all post-secondar
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Akanksha Malhotra
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UMBC is ranked in the Top 4% of Universities in the world. It is a national and global leader in education, research, affordability, and community engagement. In the US-specific rankings, this university ranks at #144 position in the 2025 rankings. UMBC is a dynamic R1 public research university integrating teaching, research, and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. Also, note that 91% - 92% of the degree recipients are employed and / or pursuing further education within 6 months of graduation.
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Akanksha Malhotra
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The University of Maryland Baltimore County is an honors university and is classified as an R1 research university. Meaning, the university is placed into the category of doctoral universities with very high research activity, known as R1. In other words, the university’s classification as an R1 university with comprehensive doctoral programs reflects the strength and diversity of UMBC’s research portfolio.
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Akanksha Malhotra
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UMBC MS in CS international students are required to have a GRE score. Other pre-requisites for admission to this programme are:An undergraduate degreeA strong background in Computer and Mathematics courseAcademic transcripts3 letters of recommendationStatement of PurposeTOEFL scoreCheck details about MS in CS in USA from here.
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Akanksha Malhotra
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A 93% of UMBC degree recipients are employed and / or pursuing further education with 6 months of graduation. The Class of 2023 graduates are hired by more than 1,240 organizations. The top employers include Amazon, Apple, Deloitte, EY, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, AstraZeneca, etc. Also, 62% of the graduates are pursuing Master’s degrees and 26% are pursuing Doctoral degrees. The employment sectors are given below:ParticularsPercentageFor-Profit Company69%Govt.12%Non- Profit Organization8%Higher Education7%K-12 Education4%
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Akanksha Malhotra
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MS in Information Systems programme at UMBC is a STEM-designated program, and is designed for those with or without an educational background in Technology. For a full-time student, the degree completion will take 1.5 – 2 years. GRE score is not required for admission to this program. A bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA is required. Part of the application form include submission of materials like statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, etc. A few of the benefits of pursuing this programme are:Fully accreditedCould be completed in just 2 yearsAssigned faculty advisor upon completionStudents
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Akanksha Malhotra
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UMBC is a safe campus. However, Residential Life Staff works with UMBC Police and other campus offices to reduce the risk to personal safety and security. In case of emergency, students can feel free to contact UMBC Police. Students can also sign up for UMBC Emergency Text Alerts and beamSmart App.
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Akanksha Malhotra
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The decision to study at UMBC or other at-par universities like ASU or University at Buffalo depends on various factors like tuition fee, courses offered, faculty, etc. But, the final choice is dependent on students. Here is a comparison of these 3 universities:
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Akanksha Malhotra
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As per Shiksha Study Abroad, the overall rating given to UMBC is 3.9. Some of the components that have been given good ratings are Value for Money (4.0), Quality of Faculty (4.4), Internships (4.1), etc. A few of the student reviews are given below:Multiple course options and post-study job optionsExcellent faculty and educational opportunitiesGreat for MS in CS with great value for moneyApart from these, there are 270+ student organizations at UMBC, which allow students to pursue something outside of their studies
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