University of Maryland, College Park
USA | College Park, College Park United States
USA | College Park, College Park United States
The University Archives at the University of Maryland serves as a repository for a wide array of materials, such as official office records, printed publications, photographs, and memorabilia. These resources document the history and current activities of the University, with a particular focus on the College Park campus. The Archives' collection is most extensive for the period post-1916.
The University of Maryland, College Park, is a prestigious public research university, and the flagship campus of the University System of Maryland. It was established as the state's first land-grant institution in 1862. As one of only 61 universities in the Association of American Universities (AAU), Maryland is dedicated to achieving excellence in research, graduate education, and attracting exceptional undergraduate students. The University strives to rank among the top public research universities in the United States, advancing knowledge across a broad range of academic disciplines, while also contributing to the cultural and economic development of the state, region, and beyond. Maryland currently boasts 79 programs ranked in the Top 25 nationally, with 32 in the Top 10, 51 in the Top 15, and 67 in the Top 20.
The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) holds the following rankings across major global and national platforms. According to the QS World University Rankings for 2025, UMD is ranked 218th globally, reflecting a decline from previous years when it was ranked in the 160s. In the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, UMD is placed 44th globally and 46th in the U.S. overall, with strong positioning as the 19th best public university in the nation. Meanwhile, Times Higher Education ranked UMD 112th globally in 2025, which marked a drop from its previous rank of 93rd. These rankings emphasize UMD’s robust academic and research reputation, particularly in fields such as computer science, engineering, and business.
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