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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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  • Learn the Language You Love: Amaya’s Journey to Morocco

    The opportunities for global learning at UMD are endless. Founded in 1994, the Boren Awards provide funding for students studying languages in regions critical to U.S. national security. Meet Amaya Greenberg ‘25, current Boren scholar studying Arabic in Morocco for the next year.  1. Share how you first discovered the Boren Awards. What drew you to the program, and why did you decide to apply? 

  • ISSS Design Contest Winner

    ISSS is excited to announce that sophomore Philana Hin, a neuroscience major on the pre-health track, is the winner of the Spring 2024 ISSS Design Contest. Her innovative and culturally inspired design encapsulates the spirit of our office. Thanks to Philana’s creativity, we now have a distinctive branded sticker that was introduced to new international students during Fall 2024 Welcome Week.

  • Supporting Global Research and Outreach for Land-Grant Universities Makes Good Sense in Today’s World

    The Land Grant University System established by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 led a wave of agricultural education, research, extension and innovation that has resulted in exponential U.S. economic growth. Because of this, an argument can be made that federal and state funded research should focus locally on U.S. issues and ignore the international stage. Take food availability for instance, when we have so many food insecure individuals here at home, as part of the argument inherent in isolationism vs. globalism, some believe that international concern is misdirected.


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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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