Professional & Career Development

Career and professional development is the process of reflecting on one’s values, interests, and experiences, understanding careers available for one’s academic background, and gaining new skills from training and education in preparation for your future career. The Graduate School has many resources to help you with your career and professional development during your time at UMD. 

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

International Graduate Research Fellowships

Guidance on Statement of Purpose & Personal Experience Prompts

Statement of Purpose

The goal of this essay is to get to know you as an individual and as a potential graduate student. We encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences to apply. The University of Maryland, a public institution, is committed to supporting the diversity of the graduate student body and promoting equal opportunity in higher education. This commitment to diversity furthers the educational mission to serve the increasingly diverse population and educational needs of Maryland and the nation.

Graduate School Unacceptable Behavior Incident Report Form

It is the policy of the University of Maryland to maintain the campus as a place of study and work for students, faculty and staff in which all parties are expected to uphold the values of the University by conducting themselves in accordance with the University policies and procedures. Such an environment must be free of intimidation, fear, coercion, reprisal, harassment, bullying or other unacceptable behaviors.

Rankings

Forbes
Ranked No. 14 among public universities

National Science Foundation Survey of Earned Doctorates
Ranked No. 16 among public and private U.S. universities in granting the most research doctorates. 

Institute of Higher Education
Based on research, UMD is ranked:

Thesis & Dissertation Filing

Admissions Requirements

List of Programs (A to Z)

As a premier research and land grant institution, the University of Maryland is home to more than 230 graduate programs, enrolls nearly 11,000 graduate students, and confers approximately 2,800 degrees annually. The Graduate School takes pride in leading this effort and in collaborating with the colleges and schools of the University to provide our students with an outstanding educational experience. 

Graduate Student Stories

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The University of Maryland has more than 10,000 graduate students enrolled in 200+ programs, representing all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. This diverse, engaged community is a hallmark of student experience at the University of Maryland. Watch these videos to hear from UMD graduate students, in their own words, describe their experiences at Maryland.