About UMD

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., UMD discovers and shares new knowledge every day through a renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics.

UMD Mission Statement

Rankings

# 11

among public institutions for research & development spending
—NSF

# 12

among public universities
—Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges

# 13

among U.S. public institutions ranked as Best Global Schools
— U.S. News & World Report

University of Maryland sign in front of glass building

Research

As one of the world’s premier research institutions, the University of Maryland (UMD) strives to transform lives by discovering new knowledge and putting it to work to benefit the state, nation, and global community. The breadth of research across UMD schools and colleges is fueled by more than 4,600 faculty who are developing innovative, research-driven solutions to critically important national and international challenges.

# 9

among U.S. public institutions for patents awarded in 2023
— National Academy of Inventors

# 11

among public institutions for research and development spending
— National Science Foundation

$1.23B

in combined research expenditures
with the University of Maryland, Baltimore