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International Students & Scholars

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Our International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team welcomes all new international students and scholars to our flagship campus, serving as the touchpoint for all of your questions about immigration, transitioning to the U.S., and making on-campus connections. We aim to provide a welcoming environment to promote and facilitate a successful educational, professional and personal experience for our international community.

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ISSS News

  • Attendees of the U21 HREx Symposium around a conference table

    International Health Scholars Convene at UMD for Global Health Systems Exchange

    The Department of Health Policy & Management at the University of Maryland School of Public Health recently hosted the Spring 2025 Universitas 21 International Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) Symposium, bringing together health scholars and practitioners from Ireland, Germany and the United States to address critical issues in health systems strengthening and resilience. The symposium was coordinated by Dr.

  • Noodles on an international grocery store shelf

    A Taste of Ethnographic Research

    A new University of Maryland class lets students digest the importance of culinary traditions to the state’s immigrant communities.

  • UMD Advances Two Student-led Impact Projects to International U21 RISE Showcase

    UMD Advances Two Student-led Impact Projects to International U21 RISE Showcase

    The University of Maryland is proud to announce two student-led projects – SEWING and The Movement Street – as its representatives for this year's Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards.


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Engaging our international community is our top-priority:

Maryland's commitment to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving field of Information Systems, through its cutting-edge curriculum and interdisciplinary approach, provides me with the tools to turn over a new leaf and transform my passion for technology into a flourishing career.

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Siddarth Kulkarni '21 Master’s in Information Systems
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