A World Class University Designed for You
Offering a broad range of cutting-edge classes, UMUC has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence as a comprehensive virtual university and for focusing on the unique educational and professional development needs of adult students.
The school’s variety of learning formats afford maximum convenience to busy adult students who must balance the demands of full-time jobs, family, and community responsibilities.
Working adults, military personnel, and other students around the globe are achieving their academic goals through UMUC’s innovative educational options, including online instruction, accelerated academic programs, and classroom-based courses taught during the daytime, evenings, and weekends.
UMUC Offers You What You Need to Succeed
A UMUC education offers many advantages not found at other institutions. Offering maximum convenience, flexibility, and a broad array of course selections, it’s no wonder UMUC is the educational choice for adult students worldwide.
A Wide Selection of Academic Programs:
As a globally-focused university serving more than 90,000 students worldwide, UMUC offers an unparalleled breadth of programs, each tailored to meet the needs of the marketplace. Whatever your field of interest, you’re sure to find the program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career.
Convenience: Choose to enroll in an online program and you can attend class when and where you want, without interrupting your job or personal life. No hassles with commuting or crowded classrooms. Simply log in to your online classroom to start learning.
Flexibility: Prefer a classroom experience? Many of UMUC’s courses are also taught in convenient locations throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
State-of-the-Art Education: UMUC’s programs are designed to provide you with in-demand skills and expertise. The curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest information, concepts, and practices in a variety of fields. So you’ll be armed with the education and skills you need to advance.
Expert Instructors: UMUC courses are taught by faculty who are experts in their fields. Aside from impressive academic and professional credentials, our faculty members hold high-level positions within the fields they teach. Their first-hand knowledge and experience can be immediately applied to your career success.
Financial Options: An array of financial programs are available, including grants, loans, and scholarships. UMUC’s highly trained and helpful financial aid specialists can help you find the option that's right for you.
As you explore the Web site, you’ll see that everything UMUC does is designed to help adult students earn a high-quality degree or certificate in the most convenient and timely manner.