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University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

UMBC's Computer Science BS offers tracks in AI/machine learning, cybersecurity, data science and game development.

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UMBC's Computer Science BS offers tracks in AI/machine learning, cybersecurity, data science and game development. Its graduate CS admission process has a different calendar and test policy from first-year admission. A current undergraduate applying through the BS/MS route also has different conditions from an external master's applicant; compare the intended level and campus.

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  1. Computer Science BS — undergraduate
  2. Computer Science MS — graduate
  3. Computer Science BS/MS — route for eligible current UMBC undergraduates
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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year applicants submit secondary records/leaving exams and a Common App application; selection considers curriculum, grades, achievements and essay.
  • Graduate CS expects a strong CS/mathematics background.
  • The departmental page requires GRE for international applicants, with specified US-degree waiver routes; the BS/MS exception must not be applied to every external applicant.

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Language requirements

  • Undergraduate recommended levels include IELTS 6.5, DET 115 and TOEFL 4.5 (80 before January 21, 2026), with qualifying exceptions.
  • Graduate School minimums include IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 4.0 for tests on/after January 21, 2026 (80 earlier).
  • Programmes may require higher results or restrict accepted tests; confirm the CS requirement for the intended term.

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Study intakes

  • Undergraduate applications have fall and spring routes.
  • The CSEE graduate admissions page also provides fall and spring application policies; availability must be checked for the selected award.

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Application deadlines

  • Undergraduate fall first-year dates are November 1 Early Action and February 1 Regular Decision; spring lists October 15 priority and December 1 regular.
  • The CSEE page lists January 20 for all international fall graduate applications and June 1 of the preceding calendar year for spring.
  • Confirm those recurring departmental dates for the intended cycle.

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International tuition

  • For Fall 2026 entry, UMBC's one-year I-20 estimate lists undergraduate full-time tuition/mandatory fees of USD 32,735 and a total budget of USD 51,722.
  • Its graduate column lists USD 27,378 tuition/mandatory fees and USD 51,011 total.
  • These are estimated funding requirements, not bills; course load, programme, living arrangements and rate changes can alter actual cost.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The Fall 2026 I-20 guidance says academically competitive international first-year applicants may receive merit awards of up to USD 20,000 and recommends applying by November 1.
  • This undergraduate statement is not a graduate assistantship offer or a guaranteed scholarship for a later entry year.

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What can international students study at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

Selected programme options include Computer Science BS — undergraduate, Computer Science MS — graduate, Computer Science BS/MS — route for eligible current UMBC undergraduates. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

International first-year applicants submit secondary records/leaving exams and a Common App application; selection considers curriculum, grades, achievements and essay. Graduate CS expects a strong CS/mathematics background. The departmental page requires GRE for international applicants, with specified US-degree waiver routes; the BS/MS exception must not be applied to every external applicant. Undergraduate recommended levels include IELTS 6.5, DET 115 and TOEFL 4.5 (80 before January 21, 2026), with qualifying exceptions. Graduate School minimums include IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 4.0 for tests on/after January 21, 2026 (80 earlier). Programmes may require higher results or restrict accepted tests; confirm the CS requirement for the intended term.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

For Fall 2026 entry, UMBC's one-year I-20 estimate lists undergraduate full-time tuition/mandatory fees of USD 32,735 and a total budget of USD 51,722. Its graduate column lists USD 27,378 tuition/mandatory fees and USD 51,011 total. These are estimated funding requirements, not bills; course load, programme, living arrangements and rate changes can alter actual cost. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

Undergraduate fall first-year dates are November 1 Early Action and February 1 Regular Decision; spring lists October 15 priority and December 1 regular. The CSEE page lists January 20 for all international fall graduate applications and June 1 of the preceding calendar year for spring. Confirm those recurring departmental dates for the intended cycle. Undergraduate applications have fall and spring routes. The CSEE graduate admissions page also provides fall and spring application policies; availability must be checked for the selected award. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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