University of Maryland

The University of Maryland has emerged over the past few years as a national powerhouse of research, education and service. Ranked 17th among the nation’s public research universities by U.S. News & World Report, the University utilizes its location seven miles from the nation’s capital to interact closely with many federal agencies on research. It is home to leading research programs with agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the National Security Agency, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With over 70 academic programs ranked in the top 25 nationally, the campus is home to two Nobel Prize winners, six Pulitzer Prize winners as well as world-renowned scientists, artists and educators. With over $352 million in direct research funding, and the recent creation of a 128-acre research park, we attract new research activities and businesses to the area every day. By virtually every measure, the University of Maryland has gained national recognition as one of the fastest rising comprehensive research institutions in the country.