Kwesi Sam is a final-year Ph.D. student from Ghana in the Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy (HESI) program at UMD. A counseling psychologist by training, he was drawn to the program for its emphasis on social justice, equity, and decolonial philosophies — values shaped by over a decade of higher education work across Africa.

“When I committed to the Indonesian study abroad program, I started learning Indonesian and I’m so glad I put in the effort to learn and use some of the language…I unlocked a unique connection to whoever I'm interacting with that goes beyond typical tourist behavior.“ | Jillian Mikutsky, UMD Winter: Indonesia

When Annabella Davis transferred to the University of Maryland two years ago, she wanted to focus on conflict, identity, reconciliation, and the real-world consequences of political violence. Now a senior majoring in International Relations and minoring in International Development and Conflict Management (IDCM), Annabella has taken that ambition beyond the classroom.

Eralp is an undergraduate student from Turkey majoring in Cyber and Physical Systems Engineering, with a strong interest in engineering design. His work has taken him to the Turkish Patent Agency to secure patents for his medical robotics designs.

The tables below show the total estimated cost of attendance for one academic year (12 months) at UMD.The total amount listed in the table already includes estimated costs for:Living Expenses: $21,000Books & Health Insurance: $3,500International Student Fee: $250These figures are estimates and are used for immigration and financial documentation purposes.