The mission of University of Maryland University College is to offer top-quality educational opportunities to students, setting the global standard of excellence in adult education. UMUC broadens the range of opportunities for students, improves their lives, and maximizes their contributions.
UMUC offers the best of both worlds—a convenient online education from a respected state university. A member of the University System of Maryland, UMUC is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, providing credibility and recognition in the job market. And for more than 65 years, UMUC has provided educational opportunities to students around the world, earning the university a global reputation for excellence.
At UMUC, we specialize in providing career-relevant online higher education opportunities to busy professionals. We offer more than 95 degrees and certificates 1 in today's most in-demand fields.
Today, UMUC is the largest public university in the country, educating more than 95,000 students. With divisions in Asia and Europe and a presence on military installations in more than 25 countries and territories, UMUC is also a leading provider of education services to the U.S military.