The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland , UMD, or simply Maryland ) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland , United States. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland and is the largest university in the state of Maryland . UMD is the largest university in Maryland and the Washington metropolitan area. Its eleven schools and colleges offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 113 ... This week the University of Maryland launches Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless, our most ambitious fundraising campaign yet, to achieve unprecedented transformation for our university, our state and our world. The University of Maryland (UMD) is the state of Maryland 's flagship institution, a top-ranked public research university , and a global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation. Our campus community is strengthened by the richness of perspectives, lifestyles and personalities brought together here. We are home to students, faculty, staff, and nearly 405,000 alumni dedicated to moving Fearlessly Forward in pursuit of excellence and impact for the public good. The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the state’s public health, law, and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service.
