University of Maryland Admissions 2023: Programs, Deadlines, Requirements & FAQs

University of Maryland Graduate Admissions

University of Maryland is home to nearly 10,000 graduate students. The specific department reviews the applications for graduate admission. If the program department recommends the student for admission, the academic credentials are sent to the graduate school for verification. Prospective students are determined by the graduate school and are notified through email.
Where to apply: Online application portal.
Application fees: 75 USD (6,220 INR)
Admission requirements: 

• Academic credentials
• SOP
• Scanned copy of the transcripts in original language and English translated versions
• LOR
• Evidence of English language proficiency

Here is a list of the top programs offered by the University of Maryland along with the admission requirements:

English Proficiency Test Requirements 

International students with a primary language other than English need to qualify in an English proficiency test for admission to the University of Maryland. Students with a comparatively lesser score in the tests can also take conditional enrollments.

Graduate students with comparatively lesser scores than standard requirements are categorized under Intensive English and English Bridge programs. These students are required to enroll to intensive and semi-intensive language courses respectively, at the Maryland Language Institute. Following are the general English language proficiency requirements for undergraduate and graduate programs at the university.

US Student Visa Application Process

The US student visa requirement and application process differ for full-time and exchange students. International students need an F-1 visa permit to study full-time in any USA university. A student applying for exchange studies would require a J-1 visa to study in the USA. To obtain this visa, students need to complete the application process by submitting the tuition deposit and securing a seat for themselves in a particular course at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

• Students need to submit the required documents to the Office of International Services(OIS), post which they would receive the I-20 form from OIS required for the visa application.
• Schedule a visa interview at the US Embassy.
• Students need to pay a SEVIS fee three days before the interview schedule. SEVIS fee refers to the mandate fee set by the US government to support the working of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. This fee is to be paid only once by the students with the F-1 new students or the J-1 exchange students.
• Once the visa application is accepted, the consular office provides students with the visa stamp in their passport.

Health Insurance:

International students need to have health insurance in USA to avail the US student visa. Students require health insurance to cover the charges in case of unexpected injuries or for proper treatment of the same. Students are supposed to pay the minimum insurance at the time of availing the service.

Financial Documents:

International students trying to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa need to fulfill the financial requirements. They need to provide proof for the financial sponsorship for the availability of minimum finances required for a year’s stay in Baltimore including the total fee as well as the living expenses.

The financial sponsorship can be provided by- family funds, government or international organization sponsorship or a graduate UMB sponsorship.

For current specific document requirements, students can contact the US Embassy for the details. On issuing a visa, students can enter the USA 30 days before the date mentioned on Form I-20. The applicants are contacted by the international advisor once the enrollment application is received by the OIS. Students are supposed to submit all the necessary documents asked including the New Student e-forms, verification of finances, copy of valid passport, etc. Upon arrival students must check in with the OIS within 30-days after the start date on Form I-20.

Also Check: Reasons for USA Visa Rejection!

University of Maryland, Baltimore observes an open admission policy. The university predominantly offers world-class research opportunities in the STEM programs. The adequacy of scholarships, excellent living-learning opportunities, the variety of career-centric courses offered and scholarship opportunities makes it a desired study abroad location for international students.

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