What Students Say
Likes
- The MS program in cybersecurity is a dedicated program that is handled by people who have either actually worked or are still working in the field. The professors are interactive and the method for class is very good.
Dislikes
- The campus social scene is quite lacking, hence it is quite difficult for me to make new friends or meet new people, the campus is located in the sub-urban area so there isn't exactly much to do as in terms of night life.
Required Exams for Admission
It has only been close to a month since I have been here but up to now I like it a lot, the people and the faculty are really amazing the only drawback is the lack of social events to meet new people. The main contributing factor for me to choose this university is because of the program and the supporting faculty, I really liked the program structure as well as the classes offered.
Course Curriculum
The course is up to date, the topics discussed in class are closely related to recent events related to the topic. The course work is manageable and doesn't make the student feel overwhelmed.
Faculty
I have presently come in personal contact with a few professor but am attending classes with only 2 professors this semester, I am attending 3 classes and just that 2 classes that I have enrolled are handled by the same person.
Campus Life
The library, campus WiFi and sports facilities are up to the mark at UMBC as they have been recently renovated, sports facilities include an indoor gym, swimming pool, basketball court, badminton court, mini football court, volleyball court and a running track. The outdoor facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, lacrose field.
Placement
The research opportunities for cybersecurity for international student is not possible in almost all universities across the states as it is related to security and most security research programs are federal related hence mostly require a us citizenship or green card, But research opportunities in other courses are plenty. As for average post-study placement at UMBC 80% of its grad students have been placed, and earn in the bracket of around 60k-105k USD.
Accommodation
Usually students get shared accommodations as majority of the cost is split there by reducing the financial burden on the student, on an average accommodations can range from 1500$ - 2100$.
Exams
I submitted 3 LORs and 1 SOP there was no need for an interview. There was no interview.
Fees
My estimate for the total tuition came to around 36000 USD and I personally use around 650-700 USD for monthly expenses
