Mixing small-town charm with big-city amenities, Baltimore is known and celebrated for many things, including its storied place in American history, quirky arts and culture, diverse and unique neighborhoods, museums and theaters, tourist attractions, sports teams, and much more. But what you might not know is that Baltimore is a great college town, too.

With 13 institutions, “Charm City” is a wonderful place for young people to learn and explore before launching their careers. Colleges in Baltimore attract talented and diverse students and faculty, boast impressive campus resources, and help foster deep connections to the community, the nation, and the world.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) contributes to this landscape with six professional schools — dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work — and its interdisciplinary School of Graduate Studies, all located on a 71-acre campus on the city’s Westside, a short walk from the bustling Inner Harbor.

And upon completion of your studies, why not stay and work in Baltimore? The city’s business community thrives amid a spirit of entrepreneurship, with fields such as health care, technology, research, and finance driving the local job market.

Watch the videos on this page, produced by baltimorecollegetown.org, to learn more about Baltimore, getting involved in the community, and finding an internship.

Helpful Links

For more information about Baltimore colleges, the city, what to do, and where to go, visit the following websites.

UMB Visitor Services

UMB Visitor Services is your resource for navigating the UMB community and beyond. Explore the links to discover travel resources for UMB colleagues, collaborators, and visitors.

Visitor Services

Baltimore Collegetown

The Baltimore Collegetown Network brings area colleges and universities -- including 140,000 students and $17 billion in economic activity – into a consortium that benefits each institution and the region as a whole.

Baltimore Collegetown

Visit Baltimore

Visit Baltimore is the official destination marketing organization for Baltimore, sharing information about communities, businesses, and social events around the city.

Visit Baltimore

Baltimore City Government

The official website for the government of the City of Baltimore.

City of Baltimore

Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce

A membership organization supporting local enterprises, entrepreneurs, and non-profits on their mission to thrive in Baltimore City.

Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce

Visit Maryland

The Maryland Office of Tourism

Visit Maryland

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

From events, to residential and business outreach, DPOB is your connection to everything that’s happening in Maryland’s largest business center, cultural district, and fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore