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Everything you need to know about University of Maryland

University Ranking

The University of Maryland, the oldest university in the Washington Metropolitan Area, is located in Maryland and has been operating for more than 150 years. If we carefully examine the rankings from leading academic institutions, we can see that the majority of ranking companies have ranked Maryland below the top 100 worldwide. Universities are evaluated based on a variety of criteria, including publications, citations (a measure of the impact of their research work), academic standing, and international partnerships. Additionally, Maryland is among the top 100 universities in the world according to the ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), a ranking system that emphasises the quality of faculty and research output.

 

The University of Maryland is moderately selective in its admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 44.2%, but applicants must also have an outstanding academic record. The esteemed Association of American Universities counts it among its members (AAU). It has been ranked lower than the top 100 educational institutions in the US by US News, which places focus on graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, and undergraduate academic reputation.

 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings51465356NA
QS - World University Ranking129126136152158
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking6982919093
US News & World Report - Global UniversitiesNA51516060
US News & World Report - National University RankingNA63645859
Course Ranking

The 12 schools and colleges of Maryland University offer about 200 degree programs, 92 of which are for undergraduate students, 107 for master's students, and 83 for doctoral students. The University of Maryland's business programmes have been ranked as the best in the world by reputable ranking agencies. According to the Financial Times, its Global MBA rankings have decreased from 51 in 2016 to 73 in 2020. In a similar vein, its Master in Finance rankings from FT have fallen from 38 in 2017 to 45 in 2020.

 

Maryland's Engineering and Technology rankings from QS have significantly improved. In 2017, it was ranked 177th, and in 2020, it was ranked 129th. Its rankings for PG Computers from THE have also declined over time, falling from 19th in 2017 to 49th in 2021. Since 2018, US News has routinely ranked its information systems MBA among the top 10 programmes. Additionally, for the past four years, US News has listed its UG Business programme as one of the top 25 programs. In addition, the faculty at the university includes Nobel Prize winners, which is a definite indication of the calibre of education provided to students.


 

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
Bloomberg - Best Business School USA35263128NA
FT (Financial Times) - GMBA Ranking55727352NA
FT (Financial Times) - Master in Finance30NA45NANA
QS - Accounting & Finance101-150101-150101-150151-200NA
QS - Global MBA90111-120121-130121-130111-120
QS - Masters in Business Analytics RankingsNANANA2531
QS - Masters in Supply Chain Management RankingsNANANA2426
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics4967657998
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School48NA444442
US News & World Report - Information Systems MBA999109
US News & World Report - Supply Chain Management MBA [10]NANANANA23
US News & World Report - UG Business21NA221923
Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings151-200151-200151-200151-200NA
QS - Engineering and Technology [11]212134129105NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings101-150151-200151-200101-150NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering [12]7281838088
US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PGNA12NA1213
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PGNANANA3032
US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PGNANANA3630
US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PGNANANA2330
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PGNANANA1416
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PGNANANA1717
US News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg.NANA222024
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical EngineeringNA26262520
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science3249494946
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PGNANANA1418
US News & World Report - UG Computer EngineeringNA20201722
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings76-10051-752934NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings24202222NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings41303029NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings101-150101-150101-150101-150NA
QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings87101-125101-125126-150151-175
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology Rankings5156486881
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings29244549NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking30282628NA
QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings51-100101-150101-15051-100NA
QS - Politics Rankings101-150101-150151-200151-200NA
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings7782879078
Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By2019202020212022
QS - QS - Medicine RankingsNANA151-200NA
QS - QS - Nursing Rankings51-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings201-250176-200251-300301-400
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical SchoolsNANA1216
Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking51-75482516NA
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law SchoolsNANANANA50

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Times Higher Education

164

QS Rankings

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Times Higher Education

158

QS Rankings

39

Webometrics - World

31

Webometrics - National

Scholarships

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2023-07-01

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2023-06-30

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about University of Maryland
Where is University of Maryland located?

University of Maryland is located in College Park, USA

How much does it cost to study in University of Maryland?

The average first year cost to study in University of Maryland is INR 3954456

What is the acceptance rate for University of Maryland?

University of Maryland has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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