Explore the more than 50 projects that the University of Maryland is funding to take on humanity’s grand challenges.

The immigration process to study and work in the United States can be challenging. We have all of the resources to walk you through the initial process and ensure you maintain your status.

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) advises and assists the Maryland campus with processing a variety of international agreements supporting international collaborations.

University of Maryland Global Summer Institute (GSI) is a comprehensive academic experience for top undergraduates from around the world with high English language proficiency. GSI offers students from all over the globe a chance to study at the University of Maryland during the summer session in a variety of academic programs. We welcome short-term visiting students planning to study at the University of Maryland in the near future for their undergraduate or graduate degree. Beyond academics, GSI engages international students in activities and excursions to immerse them in the culture of the Greater Washington Area while making new friends from around the world.

Whether you are looking to draft your department’s Global Learning for All plan, design a new international program, explore the next steps in your own global journey, or just want to be up to date with the latest trends and conversations in international education, the global learning professionals in the Office of International Affairs are committed to supporting your needs and finding solutions to your internationalization challenges.

As a UMD traveler, you are supported by a network of experts committed to helping you travel safely and successfully. Find information and resources encompassing emergency assistance, travel insurance, health and safety, device and data security, trip planning and more.

Learn more about how we support our vibrant international community at Maryland.

Looking for fellowship and scholarship opportunities? We're proud to share that we extend a diverse array of offerings for our community, domestic and international alike. If you have other questions, reach out to scholarships@umd.edu at any time to request an appointment.

Our network of more than 100 institutions worldwide comprises thoughtfully cultivated partnerships allowing our faculty and students to boldly go where their passions call out to them. Through scholarship, research, and service, we offer unparalleled opportunities for global education, discovery and innovation for every member of our community.

Guided by the University of Maryland's Fearlessly Forward strategic plan, we strive towards five fearlessly global goals: 1) Global Learning For All, 2) Diverse and Inclusive Global Learning, 3) Interdisciplinarity, 4) Expansive Reach, and 5) Preferred Destination for International Students.