M.Arch from University Of Maryland [UMD], College Park - Fees & Admission Details 2026

• I found my accommodation through Whatsapp and Facebook groups where students post available rooms and housing options. The key is to start searching early, as good places fill up fast. It's important to communicate clearly with potential roommates about rent, utilities and living preferences before finalising anything. I recommend verifying all details and agreements in writing to avoid confusion later.

• I spoke with upper classmen to understand accommodation and visited all apartments to see what would fit right in my budget.
• My monthly rent is $650 including any utilities (water, electricity, WiFi, and trash). There are several facilities including a pool room, swimming pool, gym, and a bike storage room. I don't have a pet but they have a pet shower and spa room as well. They also include spacious parking spaces on two levels.
• One challenge I encountered was that most apartments in College Park are very pricy. They usually range from $1000-1100 for nice apartments, while the ones charging $500 are uninhabitable. Thankfully the apartment I have been living at for the last two years is in a good location with an excellent management and amenities. Based on my experience, I would recommend students to look into housing at the $1000 range. It is worth spending a little extra if it means that you are able to focus on your academics.
• My accommodation is about a 5 minute walk to the north side of the campus and a 15 minute walk to the south side of the campus where the business school is located. Most Indians are scattered all across the apartments but several live in my current accommodation. The grad students typically live in Graduate Hills, which is somewhat far from campus.

• I joined each and every whatsapp groups associated with University of Maryland. On the group chat there used to be occasional posting by students when they have to sell/buy any items or even sublet their room. I approached a person who wanted to transfer his lease.
• My monthly rent where I stayed for 1 year was $550. Utilities like water, electricity were included. 
• The only challenge I incurred was to pay a security deposit of $550 without actually seeing in real life how the apartment looks like. I had to confirm from a lot of sources that the apartment does exists and it is not a fake posting. 
• I would recommend upcoming students to get housing in area close to the campus. You will save a lot of time, and it will be much safer. Also, don't pay more than $900. It's easy to find a goof private room within $900. 
• My building (where my classes take place) is a 7 minute walk. Most of the Indian students stay in Graduate Hills, Hyattsville. 

• I found my accommodation through my official campus website's housing. Moreover, I received help from a senior at UMD.
• The monthly rent for my accommodation is 675 USD and facilities include all utilities including Wi-fi, electricity and water bills.
• I faced no challenges while securing my accommodation
• It is good to connect with seniors and take their opinion regarding the areas best suited for accommodation.
• The distance is 1.5 miles from my house to the college campus. Most of the Indian students stay at apartments named "The Alloy", "Graduate Hills" and "Graduate Gardens".
   

• I am currently living off-campus in an independent house with my friends from my undergrad; we had found the house through our existing seniors. The campus also provides many sources to search for off-campus, which are not limited to apartments and other places. Typically, when signing for accommodation, we are expected to sign a one-year lease and pay the first month rent as a security deposit.

• I used online platforms like the UMD housing portal and groups on Whatsapp for student housing.
• Rent ranged from $800–$1200/month and does not include utilities like water, internet, and electricity in shared apartments. If you share your room with another person, rent can be split half way.
• Availability near campus, filling out the application needs to be done ASAP as slots fill quickly, and coordinating with potential roommates was a significant challenge.
• Graduate Gardens, University View, Yugo, Parkside, The Varsity
• 4 mins walk. Some students stay in independent houses, which are very far and they take around 30 minutes to reach campus.

• Students usually apply for accommodation online.
• There are two very famous apartments: Graduate Hills and Graduate Garden. They take online applications. Students can join WhatsApp groups to get more updates.
  Challenges: These apartment gets a lot of applications. It is advised to apply early.
  Recommendations: Connect with students who are already in the US.

• As a graduate student on campus, housing does not apply so I went through campus housing. I’m staying in an apartment close by to college and just called the Parkside Apartments. The monthly rent for my accommodation is $610; the utilities might cost $20 per month. I’m staying in an apartment mainly because of safety reasons and the amenities available.
• I did not find any challenges while securing accommodation because I discussed with seniors who are already living here and made my decision real quick. For future students, I would recommend choosing an apartment because of safety reasons and the amenities available. I would recommend them to start early because they gave some early bird offers for the rent.
• My accommodation is a five-minute walk to the campus. I chose this accommodation because it’s closer to the building I chose my classes for. Most of the Indian students stay at Graduate Hills or Graduate Gardens.

I chose this university as this university is a public Ivy League school and is well reputed, plus the course it offered was among the top 10 schools in the USA. As stated earlier the program was a perfect blend of technical and non-technical subjects, something that I was looking for.

Very good experience, good tuition fees, good curriculum, alumni network Is decent