University of Maryland, College Park
A public research university in College Park, Maryland, founded in 1856, offering 300+ degree programmes to 41,000+ students and conducting research in cybersecurity, climate, public health and public policy.
Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland, College Park is a public research university located in College Park, Maryland, within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It enrolls more than 41,000 students and offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across 69 colleges, schools and programmes. Forbes ranks it tenth among public universities in the United States, and 69 of its colleges, schools and programmes are placed in the national top 25.
The university's research spans cybersecurity, climate change, public health, social innovation, public policy and interdisciplinary work. Combined research expenditures stand at $1.5 billion, and the institution's annual economic impact on Maryland is $3.7 billion. It is described as the nation's first "Do Good" campus, with an emphasis on preparing leaders to create meaningful change.
Its Fearlessly Forward strategic plan directs students and faculty towards what it terms humanity's grand challenges, including climate change, public health, cybersecurity and social innovation. Proximity to Washington, D.C. supports research partnerships, internships and engagement with policymakers and industry leaders.
The university's alumni network comprises 431,000 graduates globally. Further information is available at umd.edu.