The University of Maryland, Baltimore advances research, education, and public service through global engagement that crosses borders, connects communities, and addresses shared challenges. Our international partnerships and collaborations extend the reach of UMB’s work, creating opportunities to exchange knowledge, advance discovery, and improve lives around the world.
UMB Global Commitment
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Educating across borders,
preparing students, faculty, and professionals to learn and work in a global context.
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Advancing global discovery,
carrying research in health, law, and human services to the places it’s needed most.
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Serving communities worldwide,
working alongside partners to improve the human condition, in Baltimore and around the world.
Real-World Impact
From advancing research and improving health to educating future leaders and strengthening international partnerships, UMB makes a difference in communities around the world. Through collaboration, discovery, and service, we work to address global challenges and improve lives both here and abroad.
Impact at a Glance
The following highlights offer a snapshot of UMB’s global impact, showcasing the University’s international reach, collaborative partnerships, and contributions to research, education, and public service. Together, these figures reflect UMB’s global presence and commitment to making a difference worldwide.
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Virginia Rowthorn, JD, LLM
Assistant Vice President for Global Engagement and Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement
Global News and Events
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SON Faculty Joins Global Health Discussion on Strategic Investment in Nursing Workforce
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UMSOP Signs Agreement with Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Every School Has a Global Story
UMB’s Global Reach
For decades, UMB has carried public health, education, and research work well beyond Maryland. Explore UMB's global reach through an interactive map highlighting the University's international presence and collaborations.
International Services and Support
Explore UMB's travel and international services, offering resources for global engagement, international students and scholars, travel planning, and support for UMB's worldwide education, research, and service initiatives.
Offices Supporting UMB's Global Reach
Global Engagement and Education
These offices and programs help UMB students, faculty, and scholars learn, teach, and collaborate across borders, and welcome the world to UMB.
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Center for Global Engagement (CGE)
Brings UMB’s schools together around global learning, Fulbright support, and funding opportunities such as the President’s Global Impact Fund and the Provost’s Global Scholar Program.
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Office of International Services (OIS)
A Unit of the Center for Global Engagement
Supports the international students, scholars, and employees who come to UMB, and builds global and intercultural awareness across the university.
Support for Global Activities
These offices help UMB units carry out international work safely, compliantly, and effectively.
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Global Hub
A Partnership of the Center for Global Engagement and International Operations
A one-stop resource for faculty, staff, and units planning international work. Tell the Hub’s specialists what you want to do, and they help with travel, payments, hiring, research planning, and more.
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International Operations (IO)
A Division of Administration and Finance
Sets UMB’s standards for international operations and oversees compliance, risk management, and international safety and security.