Study in Baltimore

High standard of education

Baltimore is home to some top universities, including the highly prestigious Johns Hopkins University.

Low cost of living  

Compared to many US student cities, Baltimore has a relatively low cost of living, despite its high tuition fees. 

Opportunities after graduation

Baltimore benefits from having a variety of job opportunities open to graduates. 

Diverse student population

Nearly a quarter of students in Baltimore are from outside the US.

Known for being a major seaport, Baltimore is affectionately referred to as ‘Charm City’ and the ‘Land of Pleasant Living’, amongst other nicknames.

With a rich history, the city exhibits examples from each era of architecture over more than two centuries, including the Washington Monument, and it was here that the US National Anthem ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ was written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key.

In recent years, the city has gained global attention as the setting of popular US television show The Wire. While the TV series explores some of the darker aspects of city life, there’s much more to Baltimore, including many interesting museums, trendy shops and ethnic restaurants, spread across 72 designated historic districts.

Baltimore is one of the cheaper student cities in the US, despite its high tuition fees. A single person living in Baltimore will need around £700 per month plus around £1,180 per month for rent on a one bedroom apartment in the city centre, according to Numbeo. This is 55 percent lower than New York City. 

However, tuition fees are expensive. Baltimore's universities will set students back approximately US$40,700 per year. These high tuition fees may contribute to the city's low score for affordability.

Employment is Baltimore has been positively influenced by its higher education institutions, with almost a quarter of jobs in the Baltimore region found in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in part attributed to its extensive undergraduate and graduate schools.