The project was one of four chosen to receive a $2,000 award from a global pool of 24 projects nominated by U21's international network of 30 leading research universities.

UMD recently was ranked No. 4 among all institutions nationwide in the number of students to receive Gilman scholarships, a program of the U.S. Department of State that awards up to $5,000 to U.S. students eligible for Pell Grants for their pursuits abroad.

Students and scholars need to schedule an appointment to apply for a social security number.  Walking into an office without an appointment will result in being asked to leave and return once an appointment has been scheduled..

This course delves deeply into issues associated with language, language rights, education, and linguistic repression in schooling. 

The Office of International Affairs at the University of Maryland (UMD) is excited to welcome the 2025 Summer Institute Discover the USA sponsored by the German- American Fulbright Commission. From August- September 2025, twenty-four Fulbright undergraduate students from across Germany will take part in a four-week immersive program to explore US culture and global leadership development through community engagement.