Colleges & Schools

The College of Agricultural and Natural Resources embodies the university's land-grant mission with a commitment to eliminate hunger, preserve natural resources, improve quality of life and empower the next generation through world-class education.

At the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, students learn to design sustainable buildings, plan walkable neighborhoods, preserve historic treasures and develop vibrant downtowns. With a focus on collaborative and community-based practice, they apply emerging skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges in a supportive environment.

In the College of Arts and Humanities, students study past and present cultures, investigate the human experience and develop excellent critical thinking and communication skills. They experience the tight-knit feel of a small liberal arts college with all the perks of a national research university.

Students in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences interested in government, nonprofits, research or the private sector can take advantage of endless opportunities in nearby Washington, D.C. BSOS prepares students to obtain employers’ most sought-after skills, and to Be the Solution to the world's great challenges.

The Robert H. Smith School of Business prepares students to succeed in a competitive global economy. Ranked among the nation's top undergraduate business schools, it's home to outstanding faculty with real-world experience, cutting-edge research and lots of connections.

The thirst for new knowledge is at the heart of scientific endeavor and discovery. The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences seeks to understand a host of complex, interconnected phenomena—and continually makes discoveries that help shape our world.

The College of Education prepares students to change lives. It conducts pioneering research and trains outstanding teachers, administrators, counselors and more. Students gain experience in diverse school systems and collaborate with leading education organizations as they learn to advance equity through education.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering is consistently ranked among the world's top engineering schools. Its academic programs offer endless opportunities to explore, and its location near Washington, D.C., gives students access to federal research labs and major technology corporations to land internships and jobs.

Building upon a strong foundation in library science and information studies, the College of Information has grown into an education and research powerhouse in human-computer interaction, digital libraries, cloud computing, information access, e-government and social media. Its students and faculty are driven by the pursuit of big ideas and new discoveries to empower citizens, inspire communities, energize economies and sustain democracies.

The Philip Merrill College of Journalism prepares students for an exciting and rapidly evolving field while grounding them in ethics and the fundamentals of reporting and writing. Its curriculum trains students to investigate, present information fairly and accurately, and tell effective stories. Successful students are prepared for a variety of jobs in digital, television, radio and print newsrooms, and the communication skills learned in journalism classes are valuable to government offices and private organizations.

The School of Public Health takes on pressing public health issues facing local communities, the nation and the world. Its faculty and students are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. They’re committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, high-quality lives.

Policy Terps are committed to making a positive difference by taking on the most challenging problems facing our world. The school equips students with a sophisticated, in-depth understanding of domestic and international problems and educates them about the values and perspectives needed to shape sustainable, innovative solutions.